Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Sutherland 24 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
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
Sutherland 24 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
£175
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Sutherland 24 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 47.2% |
| Age | 23 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £175 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Sutherland 24 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Sutherland 24 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Sutherland 24 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £175 vs £208.
For beginners: Sutherland 24 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (55/100 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 £175)
Sutherland 24 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£175 vs £208.33)
- +Longer maturation (24 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 Sutherland?
Sutherland 24 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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