Imperial 25 Year Old 1998 (Cask 100804) - The Single Cask vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 25 Year Old 1998 (Cask 100804) - The Single Cask
Imperial
£479
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Imperial 25 Year Old 1998 (Cask 100804) - The Single Cask | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Imperial | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 57% |
| Age | 25 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £478.5 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 25 Year Old 1998 (Cask 100804) - The Single Cask
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Imperial 25 Year Old 1998 (Cask 100804) - The Single Cask
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 £479.
For beginners: Imperial 25 Year Old 1998 (Cask 100804) - The Single Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Imperial 25 Year Old 1998 (Cask 100804) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£478.5 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 £478.5)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 25 Year Old 1998 (Cask 100804) - The Single Cask 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