Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryCaperdonichMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.6%56.6%
Age22 yr23 yr
Price£189.95£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £190 vs £208.

For beginners: Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£189.95 vs £208.33)

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 22 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £189.95)

Who should buy Caperdonich?

Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

Both taste of

Old WoodToastedSherried

Only Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

VanillaNutty

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

ChocolateDried Fruit

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