Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs SMWS 97.14 18 Year Old 1990
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
SMWS 97.14 18 Year Old 1990
Littlemill
£400
| Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | SMWS 97.14 18 Year Old 1990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Littlemill |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 55.8% |
| Age | 26 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £383.95 | £400 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
SMWS 97.14 18 Year Old 1990
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
SMWS 97.14 18 Year Old 1990
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 £400.
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 £400)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
SMWS 97.14 18 Year Old 1990
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£400 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 SMWS?
SMWS 97.14 18 Year Old 1990 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
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