Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glenglassaugh 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 2101) - Rare Cask Release 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
Glenglassaugh 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 2101) - Rare Cask Release Batch 1
Glenglassaugh
£475
| Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Glenglassaugh 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 2101) - Rare Cask Release Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Glenglassaugh |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 43.7% |
| Age | 26 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £383.95 | £474.97 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glenglassaugh 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 2101) - Rare Cask Release Batch 1
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glenglassaugh 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 2101) - Rare Cask Release Batch 1
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 £475.
For beginners: Glenglassaugh 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 2101) - Rare Cask Release Batch 1 is more approachable (75/100 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 £474.97)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Glenglassaugh 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 2101) - Rare Cask Release Batch 1
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 26 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£474.97 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 Glenglassaugh?
Glenglassaugh 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 2101) - Rare Cask Release Batch 1 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
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Glenglassaugh 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 2101) - Rare Cask Release Batch 1