Inchgower 22 Year Old 1974 - Rare Malts vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1974 - Rare Malts
Inchgower
£495
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Inchgower 22 Year Old 1974 - Rare Malts | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.7% | 57% |
| Age | 22 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £495 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1974 - Rare Malts
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1974 - Rare Malts
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 £495.
For beginners: Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1974 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£495 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 £495)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 22 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1974 - Rare Malts 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
Only Inchgower 22 Year Old 1974 - Rare Malts
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1974 - Rare Malts
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange