Linkwood 28 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 28 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Linkwood
£124
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Linkwood 28 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.4% | 55.9% |
| Age | 28 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £124.49 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 28 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Linkwood 28 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
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 28 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £124 vs £150.
For beginners: Linkwood 28 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 28 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +More affordable (£124.49 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — 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 £124.49)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 28 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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 Linkwood 28 Year Old 1987 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)