Highland Park 25 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release) vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 25 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£465
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Highland Park 25 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release) | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Mortlach |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57% |
| Age | 25 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £465 | £383.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 25 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Highland Park 25 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £465.
For beginners: Highland Park 25 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 25 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −More expensive (£465 vs £383.95)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£383.95 vs £465)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 25 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 25 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
Only Highland Park 25 Year Old (Spring 2019 Release)
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)