Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Domaine d'Aurensan Assemblage 30 Year Old
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
Domaine d'Aurensan Assemblage 30 Year Old
D'Aurensan
£228
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Domaine d'Aurensan Assemblage 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | D'Aurensan |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £228 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Domaine d'Aurensan Assemblage 30 Year Old
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Domaine d'Aurensan Assemblage 30 Year Old
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 £228.
For beginners: Domaine d'Aurensan Assemblage 30 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 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 £228)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Domaine d'Aurensan Assemblage 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£228 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 Domaine?
Domaine d'Aurensan Assemblage 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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