Longmorn 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 1227) - Fadandel vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 1227) - Fadandel
Longmorn
£140
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Longmorn 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 1227) - Fadandel | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.2% | 55.9% |
| Age | 13 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £140.03 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 1227) - Fadandel
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Longmorn 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 1227) - Fadandel
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 1227) - Fadandel is better value at £140 vs £150.
For beginners: Longmorn 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 1227) - Fadandel is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 1227) - Fadandel
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£140.03 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.2%) — 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 £140.03)
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 1227) - Fadandel 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
Only Longmorn 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 1227) - Fadandel
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)