Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Bruichladdich 26 Year Old 1992 (cask 3841) -The Single Malts of Scotland

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceBruichladdich 26 Year Old 1992 (cask 3841) -The Single Malts of Scotland
DistilleryMortlachBruichladdich
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.6%54.9%
Age23 yr26 yr
Price£208.33£203.38
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Bruichladdich 26 Year Old 1992 (cask 3841) -The Single Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bruichladdich 26 Year Old 1992 (cask 3841) -The Single Malts of Scotland

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bruichladdich 26 Year Old 1992 (cask 3841) -The Single Malts of Scotland is better value at £203 vs £208.

For beginners: Bruichladdich 26 Year Old 1992 (cask 3841) -The Single Malts of Scotland 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £203.38)

Bruichladdich 26 Year Old 1992 (cask 3841) -The Single Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +More affordable (£203.38 vs £208.33)
  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — 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 Bruichladdich?

Bruichladdich 26 Year Old 1992 (cask 3841) -The Single Malts of Scotland 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

ToastedOld Wood

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

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Bruichladdich 26 Year Old 1992 (cask 3841) -The Single Malts of Scotland

VanillaFresh FruitHoney

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