Royal Brackla 21 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Brackla
★ 5.00
£233
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Royal Brackla 21 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.6% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £232.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £233.
For beginners: Royal Brackla 21 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£232.95 vs £208.33)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £232.95)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Brackla 21 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
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
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