Old Pulteney 2002 / 23 Year Old / Decadent Drams Highland Whisky vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Old Pulteney 2002 / 23 Year Old / Decadent Drams Highland WhiskyMortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryOld PulteneyMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%56.6%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£220£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Old Pulteney 2002 / 23 Year Old / Decadent Drams Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

Old Pulteney 2002 / 23 Year Old / Decadent Drams Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £220.

For beginners: Old Pulteney 2002 / 23 Year Old / Decadent Drams Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Old Pulteney 2002 / 23 Year Old / Decadent Drams Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£220 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 £220)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Old?

Old Pulteney 2002 / 23 Year Old / Decadent Drams Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

SherriedToastedOld Wood

Only Old Pulteney 2002 / 23 Year Old / Decadent Drams Highland Whisky

Fresh FruitVanilla

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

ChocolateDried Fruit

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