The Secret Series No.2 29 Year Old (Vintage Bottlers) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

The Secret Series No.2 29 Year Old (Vintage Bottlers)Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryVintage BottlersMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV44.8%57%
Age29 yr26 yr
Price£314.9£383.95
Rating5.00/5

The Secret Series No.2 29 Year Old (Vintage Bottlers)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value13/100

The Secret Series No.2 29 Year Old (Vintage Bottlers)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Secret Series No.2 29 Year Old (Vintage Bottlers) is better value at £315 vs £384.

For beginners: The Secret Series No.2 29 Year Old (Vintage Bottlers) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

The Secret Series No.2 29 Year Old (Vintage Bottlers)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£314.9 vs £383.95)
  • +Longer maturation (29 vs 26 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£383.95 vs £314.9)

Who should buy The?

The Secret Series No.2 29 Year Old (Vintage Bottlers) 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

Both taste of

Old WoodToasted

Only The Secret Series No.2 29 Year Old (Vintage Bottlers)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

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