Pulteney 23 Year Old 2000 (Cask 100773) - The Single Cask vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pulteney 23 Year Old 2000 (Cask 100773) - The Single Cask
Pulteney
£279
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Pulteney 23 Year Old 2000 (Cask 100773) - The Single Cask | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.8% | 57% |
| Age | 23 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £278.95 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Pulteney 23 Year Old 2000 (Cask 100773) - The Single Cask
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pulteney 23 Year Old 2000 (Cask 100773) - The Single Cask
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).
Pulteney 23 Year Old 2000 (Cask 100773) - The Single Cask is better value at £279 vs £384.
For beginners: Pulteney 23 Year Old 2000 (Cask 100773) - The Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Pulteney 23 Year Old 2000 (Cask 100773) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£278.95 vs £383.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — 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 23 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£383.95 vs £278.95)
Who should buy Pulteney?
Pulteney 23 Year Old 2000 (Cask 100773) - The Single Cask 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
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