Glenfarclas 1979 Family Cask Release X (cask 8791) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 1979 Family Cask Release X (cask 8791)
Glenfarclas
£321
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Glenfarclas 1979 Family Cask Release X (cask 8791) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.2% | 56.6% |
| Age | 33 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £320.73 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenfarclas 1979 Family Cask Release X (cask 8791)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Glenfarclas 1979 Family Cask Release X (cask 8791)
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 £321.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 1979 Family Cask Release X (cask 8791) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas 1979 Family Cask Release X (cask 8791)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£320.73 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 £320.73)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 1979 Family Cask Release X (cask 8791) 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.
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
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