Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Octomore 11 Year Old 2011 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2023
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
Octomore 11 Year Old 2011 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2023
Bruichladdich
£399
| Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Octomore 11 Year Old 2011 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 58.1% |
| Age | 26 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £383.95 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Octomore 11 Year Old 2011 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2023
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Octomore 11 Year Old 2011 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2023
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 £399.
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 affordable (£383.95 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Octomore 11 Year Old 2011 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2023
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 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 Octomore?
Octomore 11 Year Old 2011 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2023 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 Octomore 11 Year Old 2011 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2023