BenRiach 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 1891) Dark Rum Cask Finish vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 1891) Dark Rum Cask Finish
Benriach
£409
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| BenRiach 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 1891) Dark Rum Cask Finish | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.2% | 57% |
| Age | 37 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £409.19 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 1891) Dark Rum Cask Finish
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
BenRiach 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 1891) Dark Rum Cask Finish
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 £409.
For beginners: BenRiach 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 1891) Dark Rum Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 1891) Dark Rum Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 26 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£409.19 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 £409.19)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 1891) Dark Rum Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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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