Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Hazelburn 13 Year Old 2003 - Oloroso 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
Hazelburn 13 Year Old 2003 - Oloroso Cask
Springbank
★ 4.50
£299
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Hazelburn 13 Year Old 2003 - Oloroso Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 47.1% |
| Age | 23 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Hazelburn 13 Year Old 2003 - Oloroso Cask
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Hazelburn 13 Year Old 2003 - Oloroso Cask
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £299.
For beginners: Hazelburn 13 Year Old 2003 - Oloroso Cask is more approachable (55/100 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 £299)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Hazelburn 13 Year Old 2003 - Oloroso Cask
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £208.33)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Hazelburn?
Hazelburn 13 Year Old 2003 - Oloroso Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Hazelburn 13 Year Old 2003 - Oloroso Cask