Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Cambus 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 61972) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceCambus 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 61972) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
DistilleryMortlachCambus
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV56.6%55.1%
Age23 yr26 yr
Price£208.33£250
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Cambus 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 61972) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cambus 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 61972) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £250.

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)
  • +More affordable (£208.33 vs £250)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Cambus 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 61972) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£250 vs £208.33)
  • 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 Cambus?

Cambus 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 61972) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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 Cambus 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 61972) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

VanillaNutty

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