Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Hennessy XO Cognac / Bot.1960s

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

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Hennessy XO Cognac / Bot.1960s
DistilleryMortlachHennessy
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV57%40%
Age26 yrNAS
Price£383.95£600
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Hennessy XO Cognac / Bot.1960s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hennessy XO Cognac / Bot.1960s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £600.

For beginners: Hennessy XO Cognac / Bot.1960s 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 affordable (£383.95 vs £600)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water

Hennessy XO Cognac / Bot.1960s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£600 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 Hennessy?

Hennessy XO Cognac / Bot.1960s 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

HoneyToasted

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

Old WoodVanillaMalt Extract

Only Hennessy XO Cognac / Bot.1960s

SherriedDried Fruit

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