Port Charlotte 13 Year Old 2004 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2018 vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 13 Year Old 2004 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2018
Bruichladdich
£250
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Port Charlotte 13 Year Old 2004 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2018 | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.1% | 56.6% |
| Age | 13 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £250 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 13 Year Old 2004 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2018
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Port Charlotte 13 Year Old 2004 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2018
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 £250.
For beginners: Port Charlotte 13 Year Old 2004 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2018 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte 13 Year Old 2004 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2018
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 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 £250)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Charlotte 13 Year Old 2004 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2018 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 Port Charlotte 13 Year Old 2004 Valinch - Fèis Ìle 2018
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice