Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2020 Release) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2020 Release)
Laphroaig
£423
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2020 Release) | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.8% | 57% |
| Age | 25 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £422.98 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2020 Release)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2020 Release)
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 £423.
For beginners: Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2020 Release) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2020 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£422.98 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 £422.98)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2020 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
Both taste of
Only Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength (2020 Release)
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)