Glenrothes 1999 / 19 Year Old / Single Cask 8168 Speyside Whisky vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenrothes 1999 / 19 Year Old / Single Cask 8168 Speyside Whisky
Glenrothes
£263
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Glenrothes 1999 / 19 Year Old / Single Cask 8168 Speyside Whisky | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenrothes | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £263 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenrothes 1999 / 19 Year Old / Single Cask 8168 Speyside Whisky
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Glenrothes 1999 / 19 Year Old / Single Cask 8168 Speyside Whisky
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 £263.
For beginners: Glenrothes 1999 / 19 Year Old / Single Cask 8168 Speyside Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenrothes 1999 / 19 Year Old / Single Cask 8168 Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£263 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 £263)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenrothes?
Glenrothes 1999 / 19 Year Old / Single Cask 8168 Speyside Whisky 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
Only Glenrothes 1999 / 19 Year Old / Single Cask 8168 Speyside Whisky
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice