MacNaughton 4 Year Old - 1978 vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
MacNaughton 4 Year Old - 1978
MacNaughton
★ 4.00
£288
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| MacNaughton 4 Year Old - 1978 | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNaughton | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Canada | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | 4 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £288 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
MacNaughton 4 Year Old - 1978
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
MacNaughton 4 Year Old - 1978
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 4.00).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £288.
For beginners: MacNaughton 4 Year Old - 1978 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
MacNaughton 4 Year Old - 1978
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£288 vs £208.33)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £288)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 4 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy MacNaughton?
MacNaughton 4 Year Old - 1978 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 MacNaughton 4 Year Old - 1978
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice