Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
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
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Springbank
★ 5.00
£399
| Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 54.7% |
| Age | 26 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £383.95 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £399.
For beginners: Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£383.95 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 9 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £383.95)
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 Springbank?
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo 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 Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Where to buy
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange