Springbank 10 Year Old 2012 - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 10 Year Old 2012 - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask
Springbank
£599
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Springbank 10 Year Old 2012 - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Mortlach |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 57% |
| Age | 10 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £599 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 10 Year Old 2012 - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Springbank 10 Year Old 2012 - Pedro Ximénez Sherry 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).
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £599.
For beginners: Springbank 10 Year Old 2012 - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Springbank 10 Year Old 2012 - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£599 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 £599)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 10 Year Old 2012 - Pedro Ximénez Sherry 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
Only Springbank 10 Year Old 2012 - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)