Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs The GlenDronach 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 127) - Sherry Butt

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceThe GlenDronach 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 127) - Sherry Butt
DistilleryMortlachGlenDronach
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.6%50.9%
Age23 yr25 yr
Price£208.33£230
Rating5.00/5

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

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

The GlenDronach 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 127) - Sherry Butt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The GlenDronach 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 127) - Sherry Butt

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 £230.

For beginners: The GlenDronach 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 127) - Sherry Butt is more approachable (45/100 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 £230)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

The GlenDronach 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 127) - Sherry Butt

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£230 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 The?

The GlenDronach 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 127) - Sherry Butt 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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried Fruit

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

Old Wood

Only The GlenDronach 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 127) - Sherry Butt

Honey

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