Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 7 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 7 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Midleton
★ 5.00
£599
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 7 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Midleton | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.9% | 57% |
| Age | NAS | 26 yr |
| Price | £599 | £383.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 7 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 7 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £599.
For beginners: Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 7 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 7 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£599 vs £383.95)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£383.95 vs £599)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 7 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) 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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