Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)
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
Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)
Tullibardine
£595
| Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tullibardine |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 45.7% |
| Age | 26 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £383.95 | £595 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)
Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)
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 £595.
For beginners: Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (60/100 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 £595)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£595 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 Tullibardine?
Tullibardine 13 Year Old 1965 (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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