Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Pour & Sip Whisky Advent Calendar 2024

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)Pour & Sip Whisky Advent Calendar 2024
DistilleryMortlachPour & Sip
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55.9%47.7%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£150£149.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value33/100

Pour & Sip Whisky Advent Calendar 2024

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pour & Sip Whisky Advent Calendar 2024

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Pour & Sip Whisky Advent Calendar 2024 is better value at £150 vs £150.

For beginners: Pour & Sip Whisky Advent Calendar 2024 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 vs £149.95)

Pour & Sip Whisky Advent Calendar 2024

Pros

  • +More affordable (£149.95 vs £150)

Cons

  • 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 Pour?

Pour & Sip Whisky Advent Calendar 2024 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

New Wood

Only Pour & Sip Whisky Advent Calendar 2024

HoneyFresh Fruit

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