Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Caledonian
£450
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caledonian | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 57% |
| Age | 45 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £449.95 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £450.
For beginners: Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 26 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£449.95 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 £449.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Who should buy Caledonian?
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)