Knockdhu 20 Year Old 2006 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Knockdhu 20 Year Old 2006 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Knockdhu
£145
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Knockdhu 20 Year Old 2006 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Knockdhu | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.6% | 55.9% |
| Age | 20 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £144.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Knockdhu 20 Year Old 2006 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Knockdhu 20 Year Old 2006 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Knockdhu 20 Year Old 2006 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £145 vs £150.
For beginners: Knockdhu 20 Year Old 2006 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Knockdhu 20 Year Old 2006 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£144.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
- −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 £144.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Knockdhu?
Knockdhu 20 Year Old 2006 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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
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Only Knockdhu 20 Year Old 2006 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
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