Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs North British 50 Year Old 1962 (cask 9783) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£384
North British 50 Year Old 1962 (cask 9783) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
North British
★ 3.50
£434
| Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | North British 50 Year Old 1962 (cask 9783) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 57% | 53.3% |
| Age | 26 yr | 50 yr |
| Price | £383.95 | £434.04 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.50/5 |
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
North British 50 Year Old 1962 (cask 9783) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
North British 50 Year Old 1962 (cask 9783) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £434.
For beginners: North British 50 Year Old 1962 (cask 9783) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
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 £434.04)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
North British 50 Year Old 1962 (cask 9783) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 26 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£434.04 vs £383.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy North?
North British 50 Year Old 1962 (cask 9783) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) 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 Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only North British 50 Year Old 1962 (cask 9783) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)