Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Strathisla 15 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
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
Strathisla 15 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
Strathisla
£175
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Strathisla 15 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Strathisla |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 54.2% |
| Age | 23 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £174.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Strathisla 15 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Strathisla 15 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathisla 15 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) is better value at £175 vs £208.
For beginners: Strathisla 15 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) 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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £174.95)
Strathisla 15 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +More affordable (£174.95 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — 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 Strathisla?
Strathisla 15 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) 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 Strathisla 15 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)