Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Old Pulteney 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 52.50) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Old Pulteney 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 52.50) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pulteney
£150
| Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | Old Pulteney 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 52.50) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Pulteney |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 55.7% |
| Age | 13 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £150 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Old Pulteney 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 52.50) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Old Pulteney 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 52.50) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Pulteney 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 52.50) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £150 vs £150.
For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Old Pulteney 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 52.50) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −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 Old?
Old Pulteney 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 52.50) - (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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Only Old Pulteney 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 52.50) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)