Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Thierry Pillot 2020 vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Thierry Pillot 2020
Thierry Pillot
£199
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Thierry Pillot 2020 | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thierry Pillot | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 55.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Thierry Pillot 2020
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Thierry Pillot 2020
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 £199.
For beginners: Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Thierry Pillot 2020 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Thierry Pillot 2020
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 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 £199)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Meursault?
Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Thierry Pillot 2020 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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