Mortlach 24 Year Old 1987 - Adelphi vs Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 24 Year Old 1987 - Adelphi
Mortlach
£86

Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire
★ 5.00
£100
| Mortlach 24 Year Old 1987 - Adelphi | Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 54.7% |
| Age | 24 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £86.08 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1987 - Adelphi
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1987 - Adelphi
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Quick verdict
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1987 - Adelphi is better value at £86 vs £100.
For beginners: Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1987 - Adelphi
Pros
- +More affordable (£86.08 vs £99.95)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £86.08)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1987 - Adelphi 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 Seaweed?
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) 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
Only Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Where to buy
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1987 - Adelphi
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange