Darkness! Macallan 26 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish vs Mortlach 25 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Macallan 26 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish
The Macallan
£764
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£583
| Darkness! Macallan 26 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish | Mortlach 25 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.3% | 43.4% |
| Age | 26 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £763.95 | £582.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Darkness! Macallan 26 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Darkness! Macallan 26 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 25 Year Old is better value at £583 vs £764.
For beginners: Mortlach 25 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Darkness! Macallan 26 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£763.95 vs £582.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£582.95 vs £763.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Darkness!?
Darkness! Macallan 26 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Darkness! Macallan 26 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish
Only Mortlach 25 Year Old
Where to buy
Darkness! Macallan 26 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 25 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange