Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Smögen
£168
| Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Smögen |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 59.6% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £168.2 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
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 £168.
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)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £168.2)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (59.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£168.2 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 Smögen?
Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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
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Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Only Smögen 2012 (bottled 2022) (cask 34) - Berry Bros. & Rudd