Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - Second Edition vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - Second Edition
Kanosuke
£199
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - Second Edition | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kanosuke | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - Second Edition
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - Second Edition
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - Second Edition is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - Second Edition
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £150)
- −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 affordable (£150 vs £199)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Kanosuke?
Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - Second Edition 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.
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
Both taste of
Only Kanosuke Limited Edition (2021 Release) - Second Edition