Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Old Pulteney 30 Year Old
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
Old Pulteney 30 Year Old
Pulteney
★ 4.50
£599
| Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Old Pulteney 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Pulteney |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 44% |
| Age | 26 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £383.95 | £599 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Old Pulteney 30 Year Old
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Old Pulteney 30 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £599.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 30 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 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 £599)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Old Pulteney 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 26 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£599 vs £383.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Old?
Old Pulteney 30 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)