Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1971
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
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1971
Hiram Walker and Sons
£162
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1971 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Hiram Walker and Sons |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Canada |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 56.6% | 43.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £162 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1971
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1971
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1971 is better value at £162 vs £208.
For beginners: Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1971 is more approachable (60/100 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 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £162)
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1971
Pros
- +More affordable (£162 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −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 Canadian?
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1971 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
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