Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Teeling Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt
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
Teeling Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt
Teeling
★ 4.80
£399
| Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Teeling Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Teeling |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 46% |
| Age | 26 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £383.95 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.80/5 |
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Teeling Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Teeling Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.80).
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £384 vs £399.
For beginners: Teeling Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt 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 £399)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Teeling Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £383.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 Teeling?
Teeling Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt 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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