BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Benriach
★ 5.00
£299
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.4% | 57% |
| Age | 15 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £299 | £383.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is better value at £299 vs £384.
For beginners: BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£299 vs £383.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£383.95 vs £299)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish 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.
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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