Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 6444079) Oloroso Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 6444079) Oloroso Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Strathclyde
£276
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 6444079) Oloroso Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathclyde | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.7% | 57% |
| Age | 35 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £275.95 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 6444079) Oloroso Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 6444079) Oloroso Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 6444079) Oloroso Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £276 vs £384.
For beginners: Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 6444079) Oloroso Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 6444079) Oloroso Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£275.95 vs £383.95)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 26 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£383.95 vs £275.95)
Who should buy Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 6444079) Oloroso Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 6444079) Oloroso Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)