Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Tomatin 32 Year old 1975 - Old and Rare Platnium (Douglas Laing)

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceTomatin 32 Year old 1975 - Old and Rare Platnium (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryMortlachTomatin
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.6%55.7%
Age23 yr32 yr
Price£208.33£173.66
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tomatin 32 Year old 1975 - Old and Rare Platnium (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 32 Year old 1975 - Old and Rare Platnium (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tomatin 32 Year old 1975 - Old and Rare Platnium (Douglas Laing) is better value at £174 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £173.66)

Tomatin 32 Year old 1975 - Old and Rare Platnium (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£173.66 vs £208.33)
  • +Longer maturation (32 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 32 Year old 1975 - Old and Rare Platnium (Douglas Laing) 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

ToastedOld Wood

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

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Tomatin 32 Year old 1975 - Old and Rare Platnium (Douglas Laing)

VanillaMalt ExtractNutty

Where to buy

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

Tomatin 32 Year old 1975 - Old and Rare Platnium (Douglas Laing)

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