Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryAuchentoshanMortlach
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.9%57%
Age25 yr26 yr
Price£306.75£383.95
Rating5.00/5

Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £307 vs £384.

For beginners: Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£306.75 vs £383.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 25 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£383.95 vs £306.75)

Who should buy Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Auchentoshan 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 100391) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Fresh Fruit

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

Old Wood

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