Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
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
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
Port Dundas
£199
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Port Dundas |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 56.6% | 51.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £199 vs £208.
For beginners: Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (45/100 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)
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +More affordable (£199 vs £208.33)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — 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 Port?
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) 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
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)