Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs Westport 18 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
Westport 18 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan
Wilson & Morgan
£141
| Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | Westport 18 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Wilson & Morgan |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 55.9% | 57.4% |
| Age | 13 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £150 | £141 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Westport 18 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Westport 18 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Westport 18 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan is better value at £141 vs £150.
For beginners: Westport 18 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan is more approachable (50/100 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 £141)
Westport 18 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£141 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 13 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −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 Westport?
Westport 18 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Only Westport 18 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2022) - Wilson & Morgan