Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Miltonduff
£110
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miltonduff | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 55.9% |
| Age | 15 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £110 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £110 vs £150.
For beginners: Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +More affordable (£110 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — 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 £110)
Who should buy Miltonduff?
Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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 Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
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