Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Jura 29 Year Old 1992 (The Nectar)
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
Jura 29 Year Old 1992 (The Nectar)
Jura
£421
| Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Jura 29 Year Old 1992 (The Nectar) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Jura |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 47.9% |
| Age | 26 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £383.95 | £421.17 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Jura 29 Year Old 1992 (The Nectar)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Jura 29 Year Old 1992 (The Nectar)
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 £421.
For beginners: Jura 29 Year Old 1992 (The Nectar) is more approachable (55/100 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 £421.17)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Jura 29 Year Old 1992 (The Nectar)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£421.17 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 Jura?
Jura 29 Year Old 1992 (The Nectar) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Jura 29 Year Old 1992 (The Nectar)