Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1979 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1979 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Bunnahabhain
£500
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1979 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.7% | 57% |
| Age | 23 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £499.95 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1979 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1979 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 £500.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1979 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1979 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −More expensive (£499.95 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 £499.95)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1979 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) 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
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