Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Bluebell Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
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
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Bluebell Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Midleton
★ 5.00
£186
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Bluebell Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Midleton |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Pot Still |
| ABV | 56.6% | 56.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £185.86 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Bluebell Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Bluebell Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Quick verdict
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Bluebell Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) is better value at £186 vs £208.
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
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £185.86)
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Bluebell Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£185.86 vs £208.33)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
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 Midleton?
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Bluebell Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) 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
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Bluebell Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)