Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch)
Teaninich
£300
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch) | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.2% | 57% |
| Age | 27 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £300 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch)
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).
Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch) is better value at £300 vs £384.
For beginners: Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +More affordable (£300 vs £383.95)
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 £300)
Who should buy Teaninich?
Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Both taste of
Only Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch)
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)