Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire
★ 5.00
£100
| Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 54.7% |
| Age | 13 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £150 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Quick verdict
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is better value at £100 vs £150.
For beginners: Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £99.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — 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 Seaweed?
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) 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
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Only Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Where to buy
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange