Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs John Walker & Sons Odyssey (Johnnie Walker) (Without Presentation Box)

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

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)John Walker & Sons Odyssey (Johnnie Walker) (Without Presentation Box)
DistilleryMortlachJohnnie Walker
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57%40%
Age26 yrNAS
Price£383.95£565
Rating5.00/5

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

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

John Walker & Sons Odyssey (Johnnie Walker) (Without Presentation Box)

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

John Walker & Sons Odyssey (Johnnie Walker) (Without Presentation Box)

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 £565.

For beginners: John Walker & Sons Odyssey (Johnnie Walker) (Without Presentation Box) 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 £565)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water

John Walker & Sons Odyssey (Johnnie Walker) (Without Presentation Box)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£565 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 John?

John Walker & Sons Odyssey (Johnnie Walker) (Without Presentation Box) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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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