Tomintoul 25 Year Old vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 25 Year Old
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£365
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Tomintoul 25 Year Old | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 57% |
| Age | 25 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £364.95 | £383.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 25 Year Old
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tomintoul 25 Year Old
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 25 Year Old is better value at £365 vs £384.
For beginners: Tomintoul 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 25 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£364.95 vs £383.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 25 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£383.95 vs £364.95)
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 Tomintoul 25 Year Old
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)