Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryKilkerranMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.4%55.9%
Age8 yr13 yr
Price£199£150
Rating5.00/5

Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value33/100

Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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: Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.4%) — 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)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Kilkerran?

Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016 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

ToastedVanilla

Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New WoodMalt Extract

Where to buy

Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2016

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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