Tomatin 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 34915) Pedro Ximénez Cask - Distillery Exclusive vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 34915) Pedro Ximénez Cask - Distillery Exclusive
Tomatin
£199
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Tomatin 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 34915) Pedro Ximénez Cask - Distillery Exclusive | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.8% | 56.6% |
| Age | 13 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £199 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 34915) Pedro Ximénez Cask - Distillery Exclusive
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Tomatin 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 34915) Pedro Ximénez Cask - Distillery Exclusive
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).
Tomatin 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 34915) Pedro Ximénez Cask - Distillery Exclusive is better value at £199 vs £208.
For beginners: Tomatin 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 34915) Pedro Ximénez Cask - Distillery Exclusive is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 34915) Pedro Ximénez Cask - Distillery Exclusive
Pros
- +More affordable (£199 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −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 13 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £199)
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 34915) Pedro Ximénez Cask - Distillery Exclusive 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.
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 Tomatin 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 34915) Pedro Ximénez Cask - Distillery Exclusive
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
Tomatin 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 34915) Pedro Ximénez Cask - Distillery Exclusive
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange