Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Glenfarclas 105 20 Year OldMortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlenfarclasMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60%57%
Age20 yr26 yr
Price£399£383.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old

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).

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £399.

For beginners: Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£399 vs £383.95)
  • 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 affordable (£383.95 vs £399)
  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 20 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old 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

Old WoodToastedVanilla

Only Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old

SherriedCooked Fruit

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

HoneyMalt Extract

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