Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary
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
Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary
Chichibu
£550
| Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Chichibu |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 62.8% |
| Age | 26 yr | NAS |
| Price | £383.95 | £550 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary
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 £550.
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 £550)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (62.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£550 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 Chichibu?
Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary 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
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Chichibu 2014 (cask 3882) - Casa De Vinos 10 Year Anniversary