Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whiskyland Chapter Three (Decadent Drinks) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whiskyland Chapter Three (Decadent Drinks)
Glen Grant
£595
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whiskyland Chapter Three (Decadent Drinks) | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 57% |
| Age | 31 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £594.95 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whiskyland Chapter Three (Decadent Drinks)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whiskyland Chapter Three (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).
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £595.
For beginners: Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whiskyland Chapter Three (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whiskyland Chapter Three (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 26 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£594.95 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 £594.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whiskyland Chapter Three (Decadent Drinks) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whiskyland Chapter Three (Decadent Drinks)
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