Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Braes Of Glenlivet 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
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
Braes Of Glenlivet 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£351
| Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Braes Of Glenlivet 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 54.4% |
| Age | 26 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £383.95 | £350.71 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Braes Of Glenlivet 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Braes Of Glenlivet 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Braes Of Glenlivet 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £351 vs £384.
For beginners: Braes Of Glenlivet 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (45/100 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 £350.71)
Braes Of Glenlivet 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£350.71 vs £383.95)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 26 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
- −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 Braes?
Braes Of Glenlivet 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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