Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory)
North British
£188
| Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 55.9% | 49.3% |
| Age | 13 yr | 47 yr |
| Price | £150 | £187.83 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory)
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 £188.
For beginners: North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £187.83)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (47 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£187.83 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy North?
North British 47 Year Old 1963 - Rare And Very Old - Ibisco Decanter and Certificate Box (Signatory) 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.
Tasting notes
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