Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs The GlenDronach 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 6602) (La Maison du 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
The GlenDronach 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 6602) (La Maison du Whisky)
GlenDronach
£344
| Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | The GlenDronach 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 6602) (La Maison du Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | GlenDronach |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 46.5% |
| Age | 26 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £383.95 | £343.73 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The GlenDronach 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 6602) (La Maison du Whisky)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The GlenDronach 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 6602) (La Maison du Whisky)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The GlenDronach 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 6602) (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £344 vs £384.
For beginners: The GlenDronach 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 6602) (La Maison du Whisky) is more approachable (70/100 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 £343.73)
The GlenDronach 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 6602) (La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£343.73 vs £383.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 The?
The GlenDronach 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 6602) (La Maison du Whisky) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only The GlenDronach 26 Year Old 1993 (cask 6602) (La Maison du Whisky)