Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured
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
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured
Loch Lomond
£250
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 46.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £249.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured
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 £250.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured is more approachable (70/100 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 £249.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured 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
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Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
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