Linkwood 26 Year Old Rum Finish (Special Release 2008) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 26 Year Old Rum Finish (Special Release 2008)
Linkwood
£117
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Linkwood 26 Year Old Rum Finish (Special Release 2008) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 55.9% |
| Age | 26 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £116.56 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 26 Year Old Rum Finish (Special Release 2008)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Linkwood 26 Year Old Rum Finish (Special Release 2008)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 26 Year Old Rum Finish (Special Release 2008) is better value at £117 vs £150.
For beginners: Linkwood 26 Year Old Rum Finish (Special Release 2008) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 26 Year Old Rum Finish (Special Release 2008)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£116.56 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — 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 £116.56)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 26 Year Old Rum Finish (Special Release 2008) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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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