Bruichladdich 9.1 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 2329) - Jim McEwan Signature Collection (Dramfool) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Bruichladdich 9.1 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 2329) - Jim McEwan Signature Collection (Dramfool)Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBruichladdichMortlach
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV63%57%
Age13 yr26 yr
Price£320.95£383.95
Rating5.00/5

Bruichladdich 9.1 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 2329) - Jim McEwan Signature Collection (Dramfool)

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

Bruichladdich 9.1 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 2329) - Jim McEwan Signature Collection (Dramfool)

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).

Bruichladdich 9.1 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 2329) - Jim McEwan Signature Collection (Dramfool) is better value at £321 vs £384.

For beginners: Bruichladdich 9.1 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 2329) - Jim McEwan Signature Collection (Dramfool) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Bruichladdich 9.1 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 2329) - Jim McEwan Signature Collection (Dramfool)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£320.95 vs £383.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (63%) — 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 13 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£383.95 vs £320.95)

Who should buy Bruichladdich?

Bruichladdich 9.1 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 2329) - Jim McEwan Signature Collection (Dramfool) 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 Bruichladdich 9.1 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 2329) - Jim McEwan Signature Collection (Dramfool)

Fresh Fruit

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

Old Wood

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