Tamdhu 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tamdhu 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured
Tamdhu
★ 5.00
£165
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Tamdhu 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tamdhu | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.8% | 56.6% |
| Age | 18 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £164.99 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tamdhu 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Tamdhu 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Tamdhu 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured is better value at £165 vs £208.
For beginners: Tamdhu 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Tamdhu 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£164.99 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £164.99)
Who should buy Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 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
Only Tamdhu 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice