Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Maxime Trijol 1984 Grande Champagne Cognac

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

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Maxime Trijol 1984 Grande Champagne Cognac
DistilleryMortlachMaxime Trijol
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV57%40%
Age26 yrNAS
Price£383.95£285
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Maxime Trijol 1984 Grande Champagne Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Maxime Trijol 1984 Grande Champagne Cognac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Maxime Trijol 1984 Grande Champagne Cognac is better value at £285 vs £384.

For beginners: Maxime Trijol 1984 Grande Champagne Cognac is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£383.95 vs £285)

Maxime Trijol 1984 Grande Champagne Cognac

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£285 vs £383.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Maxime?

Maxime Trijol 1984 Grande Champagne Cognac is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodHoney

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

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Maxime Trijol 1984 Grande Champagne Cognac

CitricCooked Fruit

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