Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceEgon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020
DistilleryMortlachEgon Muller
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV56.6%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£208.33£215
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £215.

For beginners: Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020 is more approachable (65/100 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 £215)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£215 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 Egon?

Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020

CitricFresh FruitFragant

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