Bowmore 18 Year Old - Edition No.74 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 18 Year Old - Edition No.74 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Bowmore
£284
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Bowmore 18 Year Old - Edition No.74 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 57% |
| Age | 18 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £283.88 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 18 Year Old - Edition No.74 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bowmore 18 Year Old - Edition No.74 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
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).
Bowmore 18 Year Old - Edition No.74 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) is better value at £284 vs £384.
For beginners: Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 18 Year Old - Edition No.74 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£283.88 vs £383.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£383.95 vs £283.88)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 18 Year Old - Edition No.74 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) 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
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Only Bowmore 18 Year Old - Edition No.74 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)