Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£122
| Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 60.9% |
| Age | 13 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £150 | £121.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £122 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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £121.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£121.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
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 Port?
Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Port Charlotte 14 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)