Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Caol Ila 12 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2010)
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
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2010)
Caol Ila
£199
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Caol Ila 12 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 57.6% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2010)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2010)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2010) is better value at £199 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 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £199)
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2010)
Pros
- +More affordable (£199 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.6%) — 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 Caol?
Caol Ila 12 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2010) 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 Caol Ila 12 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2010)