Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs North British 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 51762) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
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
North British 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 51762) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
North British
£187
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | North British 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 51762) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 56.6% | 57% |
| Age | 23 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £187.16 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
North British 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 51762) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
North British 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 51762) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 51762) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £187 vs £208.
For beginners: Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 22 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £187.16)
North British 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 51762) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +More affordable (£187.16 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — 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 North?
North British 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 51762) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr) 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 Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only North British 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 51762) - Celebration of the Cask Black Gold (Càrn Mòr)