Islay Violets 33 Year Old vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Islay Violets 33 Year Old
Elixir Distillers
£414
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Islay Violets 33 Year Old | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elixir Distillers | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.2% | 57% |
| Age | 33 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £413.65 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Islay Violets 33 Year Old
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Islay Violets 33 Year Old
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).
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £414.
For beginners: Islay Violets 33 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Islay Violets 33 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 26 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£413.65 vs £383.95)
- −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 affordable (£383.95 vs £413.65)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Who should buy Islay?
Islay Violets 33 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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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