Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Aberlour 15 Year Old 1994 (cask 4403) - 'Beinn A'Cheo'
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
Aberlour 15 Year Old 1994 (cask 4403) - 'Beinn A'Cheo'
Aberlour
£150
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Aberlour 15 Year Old 1994 (cask 4403) - 'Beinn A'Cheo' | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Aberlour |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 60.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Aberlour 15 Year Old 1994 (cask 4403) - 'Beinn A'Cheo'
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Aberlour 15 Year Old 1994 (cask 4403) - 'Beinn A'Cheo'
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberlour 15 Year Old 1994 (cask 4403) - 'Beinn A'Cheo' is better value at £150 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £150)
Aberlour 15 Year Old 1994 (cask 4403) - 'Beinn A'Cheo'
Pros
- +More affordable (£150 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
- −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 Aberlour?
Aberlour 15 Year Old 1994 (cask 4403) - 'Beinn A'Cheo' 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
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Aberlour 15 Year Old 1994 (cask 4403) - 'Beinn A'Cheo'
Where to buy
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Aberlour 15 Year Old 1994 (cask 4403) - 'Beinn A'Cheo'
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange