Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Ben Nevis 18 Year Old 1990 (cask 1501) - First Cask
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
Ben Nevis 18 Year Old 1990 (cask 1501) - First Cask
Ben Nevis
£350
| Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Ben Nevis 18 Year Old 1990 (cask 1501) - First Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Ben Nevis |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 46% |
| Age | 26 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £383.95 | £350 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ben Nevis 18 Year Old 1990 (cask 1501) - First Cask
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ben Nevis 18 Year Old 1990 (cask 1501) - First Cask
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ben Nevis 18 Year Old 1990 (cask 1501) - First Cask is better value at £350 vs £384.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 18 Year Old 1990 (cask 1501) - First Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£383.95 vs £350)
Ben Nevis 18 Year Old 1990 (cask 1501) - First Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£350 vs £383.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Ben?
Ben Nevis 18 Year Old 1990 (cask 1501) - First Cask 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