Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Ardbeg 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 347624) - The Duncan Taylor Single
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
Ardbeg 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 347624) - The Duncan Taylor Single
Ardbeg
£321
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Ardbeg 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 347624) - The Duncan Taylor Single | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Ardbeg |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 51.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £320.57 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Ardbeg 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 347624) - The Duncan Taylor Single
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Ardbeg 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 347624) - The Duncan Taylor Single
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 £321.
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 £320.57)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ardbeg 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 347624) - The Duncan Taylor Single
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£320.57 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 Ardbeg?
Ardbeg 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 347624) - The Duncan Taylor Single 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 Ardbeg 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 347624) - The Duncan Taylor Single