Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tormore 29 Year Old 1991 (cask 15384) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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
Tormore 29 Year Old 1991 (cask 15384) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tormore
£494
| Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Tormore 29 Year Old 1991 (cask 15384) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tormore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 51.5% |
| Age | 26 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £383.95 | £494.4 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore 29 Year Old 1991 (cask 15384) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore 29 Year Old 1991 (cask 15384) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £494.
For beginners: Tormore 29 Year Old 1991 (cask 15384) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£383.95 vs £494.4)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Tormore 29 Year Old 1991 (cask 15384) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 26 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£494.4 vs £383.95)
- −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 Tormore?
Tormore 29 Year Old 1991 (cask 15384) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Tormore 29 Year Old 1991 (cask 15384) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)