The Glenlivet Small Batch 2.3 20 Year Old vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Glenlivet Small Batch 2.3 20 Year Old
The Glenlivet
£260
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| The Glenlivet Small Batch 2.3 20 Year Old | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Glenlivet | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.2% | 56.6% |
| Age | 20 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £259.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
The Glenlivet Small Batch 2.3 20 Year Old
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
The Glenlivet Small Batch 2.3 20 Year Old
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
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 £260.
For beginners: The Glenlivet Small Batch 2.3 20 Year Old is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
The Glenlivet Small Batch 2.3 20 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£259.95 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 £259.95)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy The?
The Glenlivet Small Batch 2.3 20 Year Old 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
Only The Glenlivet Small Batch 2.3 20 Year Old
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice