Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Inchmurrin 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 730) - First Cask
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
Inchmurrin 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 730) - First Cask
Loch Lomond
£295
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Inchmurrin 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 730) - First Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 46% |
| Age | 23 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £295 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Inchmurrin 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 730) - First Cask
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Inchmurrin 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 730) - First Cask
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £295.
For beginners: Inchmurrin 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 730) - First Cask 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 affordable (£208.33 vs £295)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Inchmurrin 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 730) - First Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 23 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£295 vs £208.33)
- −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 Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 730) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Inchmurrin 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 730) - First Cask
Where to buy
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchmurrin 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 730) - First Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange