Teaninich 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 6738) (Adelphi) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Teaninich 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 6738) (Adelphi)Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryTeaninichMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.8%56.6%
Age32 yr23 yr
Price£239.52£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 6738) (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

Teaninich 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 6738) (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £240.

For beginners: Teaninich 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 6738) (Adelphi) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Teaninich 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 6738) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (32 vs 23 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£239.52 vs £208.33)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£208.33 vs £239.52)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 6738) (Adelphi) 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.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice 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

Old Wood

Only Teaninich 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 6738) (Adelphi)

Malt ExtractHoneyLeathery

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SherriedChocolateToastedDried Fruit

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