Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Inchgower
£125
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £125 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £125 vs £150.
For beginners: Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£125 vs £150)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £125)
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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Only Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Where to buy
Inchgower 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange