BenRiach 25 Year Old - Pre 2015 (46.8%) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 25 Year Old - Pre 2015 (46.8%)
Benriach
£278
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| BenRiach 25 Year Old - Pre 2015 (46.8%) | 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 | 46.8% | 57% |
| Age | 25 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £278 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 25 Year Old - Pre 2015 (46.8%)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
BenRiach 25 Year Old - Pre 2015 (46.8%)
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).
BenRiach 25 Year Old - Pre 2015 (46.8%) is better value at £278 vs £384.
For beginners: BenRiach 25 Year Old - Pre 2015 (46.8%) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 25 Year Old - Pre 2015 (46.8%)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£278 vs £383.95)
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)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 25 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£383.95 vs £278)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 25 Year Old - Pre 2015 (46.8%) 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
Both taste of
Only BenRiach 25 Year Old - Pre 2015 (46.8%)
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)