Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1990 Silveroak vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
Auchentoshan
£299
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1990 Silveroak | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.7% | 56.6% |
| Age | 23 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
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 £299.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1990 Silveroak is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 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 £299)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1990 Silveroak suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Auchentoshan 23 Year Old 1990 Silveroak
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice