Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceCameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryMortlachCameron Bridge
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV56.6%44.6%
Age23 yr39 yr
Price£208.33£149.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £150 vs £208.

For beginners: Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 £149.95)

Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£149.95 vs £208.33)
  • +Longer maturation (39 vs 23 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried Fruit

Only Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

VanillaHoneyNuttyMalt Extract

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