Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
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
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Craigellachie
£216
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Scotch |
| ABV | 56.6% | 58.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £215.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
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 £216.
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)
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £215.5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£215.5 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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 Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Where to buy
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange