Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 7869) - First Cask vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 7869) - First Cask
Glen Elgin
£199
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 7869) - First Cask | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Elgin | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.6% |
| Age | 20 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £199 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 7869) - First Cask
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 7869) - First Cask
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).
Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 7869) - First Cask is better value at £199 vs £208.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 7869) - First Cask is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 7869) - First Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£199 vs £208.33)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 20 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £199)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 7869) - First Cask is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Only Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 7869) - First Cask
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice