Hazelburn 13 Year Old 2004 - Sherry Wood vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Hazelburn 13 Year Old 2004 - Sherry WoodMortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistillerySpringbankMortlach
RegionCampbeltownSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.4%57%
Age13 yr26 yr
Price£299£383.95
Rating5.00/5

Hazelburn 13 Year Old 2004 - Sherry Wood

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Hazelburn 13 Year Old 2004 - Sherry Wood

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).

Hazelburn 13 Year Old 2004 - Sherry Wood is better value at £299 vs £384.

For beginners: Hazelburn 13 Year Old 2004 - Sherry Wood is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Hazelburn 13 Year Old 2004 - Sherry Wood

Pros

  • +More affordable (£299 vs £383.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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)
  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 13 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£383.95 vs £299)

Who should buy Hazelburn?

Hazelburn 13 Year Old 2004 - Sherry Wood suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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

Toasted

Only Hazelburn 13 Year Old 2004 - Sherry Wood

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

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