Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Cragganmore
£376
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.1% | 57% |
| Age | 30 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £376.34 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (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).
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) is better value at £376 vs £384.
For beginners: Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£376.34 vs £383.95)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 26 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£383.95 vs £376.34)
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) 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
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