Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceEdradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
DistilleryMortlachEdradour
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.6%55.7%
Age23 yr21 yr
Price£208.33£226.38
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish

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 £226.

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 £226.38)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£226.38 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 Edradour?

Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish 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

SherriedOld Wood

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

ChocolateToastedDried Fruit

Only Edradour 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 808 & 810) - Bordeaux Cask Finish

Cooked FruitFresh Fruit

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