Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Smögen 4 Year Old Wee Swede (cask 17/2012)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Smögen 4 Year Old Wee Swede (cask 17/2012)
Smögen
£144
| Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | Smögen 4 Year Old Wee Swede (cask 17/2012) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Smögen |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 62.5% |
| Age | 13 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £150 | £144.16 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Smögen 4 Year Old Wee Swede (cask 17/2012)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Smögen 4 Year Old Wee Swede (cask 17/2012)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Smögen 4 Year Old Wee Swede (cask 17/2012) is better value at £144 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 4 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £144.16)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Smögen 4 Year Old Wee Swede (cask 17/2012)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£144.16 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 4 Year Old Wee Swede (cask 17/2012) 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 Smögen 4 Year Old Wee Swede (cask 17/2012)