Caperdonich 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 29480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Caperdonich 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 29480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryCaperdonichMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.6%57%
Age22 yr26 yr
Price£384.91£383.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Caperdonich 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 29480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

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

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

Caperdonich 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 29480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 better value at £384 vs £385.

For beginners: Caperdonich 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 29480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Caperdonich 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 29480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£384.91 vs £383.95)

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

Pros

  • +More affordable (£383.95 vs £384.91)
  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 22 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water

Who should buy Caperdonich?

Caperdonich 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 29480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedOld Wood

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