Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish

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

Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish
DistilleryMortlachGlenglassaugh
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.6%44.8%
Age27 yr33 yr
Price£273.95£334.62
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value18/100

Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner60/100
Value15/100

Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £274 vs £335.

For beginners: Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£273.95 vs £334.62)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.6%) — may need water

Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 27 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£334.62 vs £273.95)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Glenglassaugh?

Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToastedOld Wood

Only Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish

Dried FruitCooked Fruit

Where to buy

Mortlach 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish

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