Cambus 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17181) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cambus 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17181) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cambus
£382
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Cambus 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17181) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.3% | 57% |
| Age | 40 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £381.82 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cambus 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17181) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Cambus 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17181) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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).
Cambus 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17181) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £382 vs £384.
For beginners: Cambus 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17181) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Cambus 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17181) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£381.82 vs £383.95)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£383.95 vs £381.82)
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17181) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
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
Only Cambus 40 Year Old 1982 (cask 17181) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)