Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) vs WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£124
| Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | WhistlePig |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 55.9% | 43% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £150 | £124 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is better value at £124 vs £150.
For beginners: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £124)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£124 vs £150)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World 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)
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