Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceEdradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask
DistilleryMortlachEdradour
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.6%52.5%
Age23 yr18 yr
Price£208.33£184.63
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask is better value at £185 vs £208.

For beginners: Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask 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)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £184.63)

Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£184.63 vs £208.33)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — 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 Edradour?

Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask 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

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

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

ToastedOld Wood

Only Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask

HoneyFresh Fruit

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