Glenturret 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 761) - Signatory vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Glenturret 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 761) - SignatoryMortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlenturretMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.1%57%
Age22 yr26 yr
Price£399.95£383.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 761) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenturret 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 761) - Signatory

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 £400.

For beginners: Glenturret 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 761) - Signatory is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 761) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£399.95 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 £399.95)
  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 22 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 761) - Signatory 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 WoodToastedHoneyMalt Extract

Only Glenturret 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 761) - Signatory

Leathery

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

Vanilla

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