Glenfarclas 8 Year Old 105° Proof - 1980s vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Glenfarclas 8 Year Old 105° Proof - 1980sMortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlenfarclasMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60%57%
Age8 yr26 yr
Price£599£383.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 8 Year Old 105° Proof - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenfarclas 8 Year Old 105° Proof - 1980s

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 £599.

For beginners: Glenfarclas 8 Year Old 105° Proof - 1980s is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas 8 Year Old 105° Proof - 1980s

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£599 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 £599)
  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 8 Year Old 105° Proof - 1980s 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

Malt ExtractHoneyOld Wood

Only Glenfarclas 8 Year Old 105° Proof - 1980s

SherriedDried Fruit

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

VanillaToasted

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