Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish
Tomintoul
£119
| Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tomintoul |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 43% |
| Age | 13 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £150 | £119.03 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish is better value at £119 vs £150.
For beginners: Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish is more approachable (70/100 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 £119.03)
Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£119.03 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 13 years)
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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Only Tomintoul 18 Year Old 2002 - Sauternes Cask Finish