Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Redbreast 20 Year Old 1999 All Sherry (Midleton & Bow St)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Redbreast 20 Year Old 1999 All Sherry (Midleton & Bow St)
DistilleryMortlachRedbreast
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Pot Still
ABV57%60.3%
Age26 yr20 yr
Price£383.95£599
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value13/100

Redbreast 20 Year Old 1999 All Sherry (Midleton & Bow St)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Redbreast 20 Year Old 1999 All Sherry (Midleton & Bow St)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £599.

For beginners: Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 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)
  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 20 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water

Redbreast 20 Year Old 1999 All Sherry (Midleton & Bow St)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£599 vs £383.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Redbreast?

Redbreast 20 Year Old 1999 All Sherry (Midleton & Bow St) 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

Old WoodHoney

Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Redbreast 20 Year Old 1999 All Sherry (Midleton & Bow St)

SherriedDried FruitNutty

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