Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy
Midleton
★ 4.67
£280
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Midleton | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £280 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy
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 4.67).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £280.
For beginners: Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£280 vs £208.33)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 £280)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy 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 Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice