Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Deanston 27 Year Old 1997 - 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
Deanston 27 Year Old 1997 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Deanston
£263
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Deanston 27 Year Old 1997 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 50.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £262.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Deanston 27 Year Old 1997 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Deanston 27 Year Old 1997 - 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 £263.
For beginners: Deanston 27 Year Old 1997 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (45/100 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 £262.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Deanston 27 Year Old 1997 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£262.5 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 Deanston?
Deanston 27 Year Old 1997 - 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 Deanston 27 Year Old 1997 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)