Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 19298) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 19298) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Cameron Bridge
£200
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 19298) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Cameron Bridge |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 56.6% | 54% |
| Age | 23 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £199.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 19298) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 19298) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 19298) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £200 vs £208.
For beginners: Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 19298) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
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 £199.95)
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 19298) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£199.95 vs £208.33)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 19298) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Cameronbridge 35 Year Old 1984 (cask 19298) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)