Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceInchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015
DistilleryMortlachLoch Lomond
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.6%46%
Age23 yr18 yr
Price£208.33£150
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value27/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015 is better value at £150 vs £208.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £150)

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £208.33)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

Only Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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