Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2012 Blend

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceSpringbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2012 Blend
DistilleryMortlachSpringbank
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV56.6%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£208.33£199
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2012 Blend

Smoke68/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2012 Blend

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2012 Blend is better value at £199 vs £208.

For beginners: Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2012 Blend is more approachable (60/100 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 £199)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2012 Blend

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£199 vs £208.33)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Springbank?

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2012 Blend suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2012 Blend

SmokeySandyFresh FruitHoneyMedicinal

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