Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt)
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 Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt)
Bruichladdich
£200
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 57.8% |
| Age | 23 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £199.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt) is better value at £200 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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £199.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£199.95 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt) 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
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt)