Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
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
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tomatin |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 46% |
| Age | 26 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £383.95 | £494.02 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £494.
For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£383.95 vs £494.02)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Pros
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£494.02 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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1