The Macallan 15 Year Old Triple Cask vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Macallan 15 Year Old Triple Cask
The Macallan
★ 3.29
£250
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| The Macallan 15 Year Old Triple Cask | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £250 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 3.29/5 | 5.00/5 |
The Macallan 15 Year Old Triple Cask
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
The Macallan 15 Year Old Triple Cask
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 3.29).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £250.
For beginners: The Macallan 15 Year Old Triple Cask is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
The Macallan 15 Year Old Triple Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£250 vs £208.33)
- −Lower community rating (3.3 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 £250)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy The?
The Macallan 15 Year Old Triple Cask is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 The Macallan 15 Year Old Triple Cask
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Macallan 15 Year Old Triple Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange