Glen Scotia 32 Year Old 1977 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 32 Year Old 1977 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
Glen Scotia
£158
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Glen Scotia 32 Year Old 1977 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Mortlach |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56% | 56.6% |
| Age | 32 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £157.58 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 32 Year Old 1977 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Glen Scotia 32 Year Old 1977 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
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).
Glen Scotia 32 Year Old 1977 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) is better value at £158 vs £208.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 32 Year Old 1977 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 32 Year Old 1977 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
Pros
- +More affordable (£157.58 vs £208.33)
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £157.58)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 32 Year Old 1977 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Scotia 32 Year Old 1977 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice