Macduff 1973 (bottled 2016) (cask 16041) - Malts Of Scotland vs Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macduff 1973 (bottled 2016) (cask 16041) - Malts Of Scotland
Macduff
£454
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
| Macduff 1973 (bottled 2016) (cask 16041) - Malts Of Scotland | Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 57% |
| Age | 43 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £453.51 | £383.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macduff 1973 (bottled 2016) (cask 16041) - Malts Of Scotland
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Macduff 1973 (bottled 2016) (cask 16041) - Malts Of Scotland
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 £454.
For beginners: Macduff 1973 (bottled 2016) (cask 16041) - Malts Of Scotland is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Macduff 1973 (bottled 2016) (cask 16041) - Malts Of Scotland
Pros
- +Longer maturation (43 vs 26 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£453.51 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 £453.51)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Who should buy Macduff?
Macduff 1973 (bottled 2016) (cask 16041) - Malts Of Scotland 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
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