Craigellachie 19 Year Old vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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

Craigellachie 19 Year OldMortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryCraigellachieMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%56.6%
Age19 yr23 yr
Price£183.5£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 19 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Craigellachie 19 Year Old

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).

Craigellachie 19 Year Old is better value at £184 vs £208.

For beginners: Craigellachie 19 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 19 Year Old

Pros

  • +More affordable (£183.5 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 19 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £183.5)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 19 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

SherriedToasted

Only Craigellachie 19 Year Old

Honey

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

ChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

Where to buy

Craigellachie 19 Year Old

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