Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing) vs The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£60
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
The Scalasaig
★ 5.00
£48
| Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing) | The Scalasaig Island Hopper | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | The Scalasaig |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46.5% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £60.12 | £48.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Quick verdict
The Scalasaig Island Hopper is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Scalasaig Island Hopper is better value at £48 vs £60.
For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£60.12 vs £48.25)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£48.25 vs £60.12)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy The?
The Scalasaig Island Hopper suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)
Only The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Where to buy
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Scalasaig Island Hopper
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange