Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4
Plantation
£199
| Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Plantation |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 55.9% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4
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: Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4 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 £199)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 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 Plantation?
Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Only Plantation St Lucia 2007 / Extreme No.4