Ledaig 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Present Future Island Whisky vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ledaig 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Present Future Island Whisky
Ledaig
£180
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Ledaig 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Present Future Island Whisky | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ledaig | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £180 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ledaig 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Present Future Island Whisky
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Ledaig 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Present Future Island 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).
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 vs £180.
For beginners: Ledaig 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Present Future Island Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ledaig 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Present Future Island Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£180 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 £180)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ledaig?
Ledaig 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Present Future Island 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 Ledaig 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Present Future Island Whisky
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