Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Girvan 30 Year Old 1984 (cask G7.8) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
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
Girvan 30 Year Old 1984 (cask G7.8) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Girvan
£299
| Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Girvan 30 Year Old 1984 (cask G7.8) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Girvan |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 57% | 59.5% |
| Age | 26 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £383.95 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Girvan 30 Year Old 1984 (cask G7.8) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Girvan 30 Year Old 1984 (cask G7.8) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Girvan 30 Year Old 1984 (cask G7.8) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£383.95 vs £299)
Girvan 30 Year Old 1984 (cask G7.8) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +More affordable (£299 vs £383.95)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.5%) — 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 Girvan?
Girvan 30 Year Old 1984 (cask G7.8) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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 Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Girvan 30 Year Old 1984 (cask G7.8) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)