Caperdonich 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 6051) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caperdonich 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 6051) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Caperdonich
★ 4.00
£280
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Caperdonich 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 6051) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caperdonich | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.1% | 57% |
| Age | 29 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £280 | £383.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Caperdonich 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 6051) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caperdonich 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 6051) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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 4.00).
Caperdonich 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 6051) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £280 vs £384.
For beginners: Caperdonich 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 6051) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Caperdonich 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 6051) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£280 vs £383.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£383.95 vs £280)
Who should buy Caperdonich?
Caperdonich 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 6051) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)