Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glen Moray 1991 / 29 Year Old / Daily Dram Speyside Whisky

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

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Glen Moray 1991 / 29 Year Old / Daily Dram Speyside Whisky
DistilleryMortlachGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV57%40%
Age26 yrNAS
Price£383.95£312
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glen Moray 1991 / 29 Year Old / Daily Dram Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 1991 / 29 Year Old / Daily Dram Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Moray 1991 / 29 Year Old / Daily Dram Speyside Whisky is better value at £312 vs £384.

For beginners: Glen Moray 1991 / 29 Year Old / Daily Dram Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £312)

Glen Moray 1991 / 29 Year Old / Daily Dram Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£312 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 1991 / 29 Year Old / Daily Dram Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodHoneyToasted

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

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Glen Moray 1991 / 29 Year Old / Daily Dram Speyside Whisky

Dried FruitSherried

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