Scapa 16 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Reserve Collection vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scapa 16 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Reserve Collection
Scapa
£225
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Scapa 16 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Reserve Collection | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scapa | Mortlach |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.9% | 56.6% |
| Age | 16 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £225 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Scapa 16 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Reserve Collection
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Scapa 16 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Reserve Collection
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 £225.
For beginners: Scapa 16 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Reserve Collection is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Scapa 16 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Reserve Collection
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£225 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 £225)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Scapa?
Scapa 16 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Reserve Collection 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 Scapa 16 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Reserve Collection
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice