John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021 vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021
Johnnie Walker
★ 4.00
£553
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021 | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Mortlach |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 57% |
| Age | NAS | 26 yr |
| Price | £552.88 | £383.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021
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 4.00).
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £553.
For beginners: John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£552.88 vs £383.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £552.88)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Who should buy John?
John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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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