Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2008 Blend
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2008 Blend
Springbank
£199
| Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2008 Blend | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 55.9% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2008 Blend
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2008 Blend
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 £199.
For beginners: Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2008 Blend is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2008 Blend
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 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 Springbank?
Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2008 Blend is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Only Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2008 Blend