Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch)
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
Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch)
Teaninich
£300
| Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 49.2% |
| Age | 26 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £383.95 | £300 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch) is better value at £300 vs £384.
For beginners: Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£383.95 vs £300)
Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +More affordable (£300 vs £383.95)
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 26 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Teaninich?
Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Teaninich 27 Year Old 1982 (cask 7697) (Bladnoch)