Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455)

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

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455)
DistilleryMortlachGlencadam
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57%56.8%
Age26 yr28 yr
Price£383.95£421.99
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455)

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 £422.

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 £421.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water

Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 26 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£421.99 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 Glencadam?

Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455) 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

Old Wood

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

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Glencadam 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 7455)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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