Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Caperdonich 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 29480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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
Caperdonich 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 29480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£385
| Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Caperdonich 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 29480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Caperdonich |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 57.6% |
| Age | 26 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £383.95 | £384.91 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caperdonich 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 29480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caperdonich 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 29480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £385.
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
- +More affordable (£383.95 vs £384.91)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 22 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Caperdonich 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 29480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£384.91 vs £383.95)
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 Caperdonich?
Caperdonich 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 29480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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