Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tomintoul |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 53.9% |
| Age | 13 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £150 | £223.7 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £150 vs £224.
For beginners: Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150 vs £223.7)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£223.7 vs £150)
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 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask 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 Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask