Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
£118
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tormore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 60.2% |
| Age | 24 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £117.76 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £118 vs £124.
For beginners: Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£117.76 vs £123.95)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tormore 28 Year Old - 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 (60.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£123.95 vs £117.76)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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.
Who should buy Tormore?
Tormore 28 Year Old - 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
Only Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange