Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Glenlossie 27 Year Old 1992 - Chorlton Whisky

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceGlenlossie 27 Year Old 1992 - Chorlton Whisky
DistilleryMortlachGlenlossie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.6%51.2%
Age23 yr27 yr
Price£208.33£187.98
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

Glenlossie 27 Year Old 1992 - Chorlton Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlossie 27 Year Old 1992 - Chorlton Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenlossie 27 Year Old 1992 - Chorlton Whisky is better value at £188 vs £208.

For beginners: Glenlossie 27 Year Old 1992 - Chorlton Whisky 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £187.98)

Glenlossie 27 Year Old 1992 - Chorlton Whisky

Pros

  • +More affordable (£187.98 vs £208.33)
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 23 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.2%) — 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 Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 27 Year Old 1992 - Chorlton Whisky 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

Old Wood

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SherriedChocolateToastedDried Fruit

Only Glenlossie 27 Year Old 1992 - Chorlton Whisky

HoneyLeafyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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