Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Single Islay Malt (Bowmore) / 5 Year Old / Morrison / Bot.1990s Islay Whisky
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
Single Islay Malt (Bowmore) / 5 Year Old / Morrison / Bot.1990s Islay Whisky
Bowmore
£450
| Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Single Islay Malt (Bowmore) / 5 Year Old / Morrison / Bot.1990s Islay Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Bowmore |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 57% | 40% |
| Age | 26 yr | NAS |
| Price | £383.95 | £450 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Single Islay Malt (Bowmore) / 5 Year Old / Morrison / Bot.1990s Islay Whisky
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Single Islay Malt (Bowmore) / 5 Year Old / Morrison / Bot.1990s Islay Whisky
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 £450.
For beginners: Single Islay Malt (Bowmore) / 5 Year Old / Morrison / Bot.1990s Islay Whisky 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 £450)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Single Islay Malt (Bowmore) / 5 Year Old / Morrison / Bot.1990s Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£450 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 Single?
Single Islay Malt (Bowmore) / 5 Year Old / Morrison / Bot.1990s Islay Whisky 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)
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