Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Jameson
£325
| Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Jameson |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | Irish |
| ABV | 57% | 40% |
| Age | 26 yr | NAS |
| Price | £383.95 | £325 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is better value at £325 vs £384.
For beginners: Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£383.95 vs £325)
Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£325 vs £383.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Jameson?
Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange