Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Aberlour-Glenlivet 9 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky

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

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Aberlour-Glenlivet 9 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky
DistilleryMortlachAberlour
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV57%40%
Age26 yrNAS
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

Aberlour-Glenlivet 9 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberlour-Glenlivet 9 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aberlour-Glenlivet 9 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky is better value at £299 vs £384.

For beginners: Aberlour-Glenlivet 9 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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)

Aberlour-Glenlivet 9 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £383.95)

Cons

  • 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 Aberlour-Glenlivet?

Aberlour-Glenlivet 9 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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

Old Wood

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