Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceGlen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection
DistilleryMortlachGlen Keith
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.6%43%
Age23 yr21 yr
Price£208.33£179.95
Rating5.00/54.50/5

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

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

Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection is better value at £180 vs £208.

For beginners: Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £179.95)

Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£179.95 vs £208.33)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Glen?

Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

Fresh FruitNuttyHoneyMalt ExtractLeafy

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