Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression
Mount Gay
£220
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mount Gay | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £220 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression
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 £220.
For beginners: Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£220 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 £220)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Mount?
Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
Only Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice