Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glen Ord 20 Year Old 1983 (cask 378) - Signatory Vintage

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Glen Ord 20 Year Old 1983 (cask 378) - Signatory Vintage
DistilleryMortlachGlen Ord
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57%59%
Age26 yr20 yr
Price£383.95£299
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value13/100

Glen Ord 20 Year Old 1983 (cask 378) - Signatory Vintage

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Ord 20 Year Old 1983 (cask 378) - Signatory Vintage

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Ord 20 Year Old 1983 (cask 378) - Signatory Vintage is better value at £299 vs £384.

For beginners: Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 20 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£383.95 vs £299)

Glen Ord 20 Year Old 1983 (cask 378) - Signatory Vintage

Pros

  • +More affordable (£299 vs £383.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59%) — 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 Glen?

Glen Ord 20 Year Old 1983 (cask 378) - Signatory Vintage 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

Old WoodToasted

Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Glen Ord 20 Year Old 1983 (cask 378) - Signatory Vintage

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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