Auchentoshan 31 Year Old 1991 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.84 (Decadent Drinks) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Auchentoshan 31 Year Old 1991 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.84 (Decadent Drinks)Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryAuchentoshanMortlach
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.6%57%
Age31 yr26 yr
Price£435£383.95
Rating5.00/5

Auchentoshan 31 Year Old 1991 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.84 (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Auchentoshan 31 Year Old 1991 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.84 (Decadent Drinks)

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).

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £435.

For beginners: Auchentoshan 31 Year Old 1991 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.84 (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Auchentoshan 31 Year Old 1991 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.84 (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 26 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£435 vs £383.95)
  • 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)
  • +More affordable (£383.95 vs £435)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water

Who should buy Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 31 Year Old 1991 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.84 (Decadent Drinks) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

HoneyMalt ExtractOld WoodVanilla

Only Auchentoshan 31 Year Old 1991 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.84 (Decadent Drinks)

Fresh Fruit

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

Toasted

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