Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£284
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 57% |
| Age | 45 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £283.65 | £383.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum is better value at £284 vs £384.
For beginners: Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£283.65 vs £383.95)
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 26 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£383.95 vs £283.65)
Who should buy Probably?
Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum 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 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 Probably Speyside's Finest 45 Year Old 1965 - Old and Rare Platinum
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)