Glenburgie 32 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Glenburgie 32 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlenburgieMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.6%57%
Age32 yr26 yr
Price£310£383.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenburgie 32 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenburgie 32 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

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 rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenburgie 32 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £310 vs £384.

For beginners: Glenburgie 32 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenburgie 32 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£310 vs £383.95)
  • +Longer maturation (32 vs 26 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £310)

Who should buy Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 32 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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 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

Old WoodToastedHoney

Only Glenburgie 32 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Dried Fruit

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

VanillaMalt Extract

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