Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 (cask 04/12/1) Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
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
Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 (cask 04/12/1) Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
Edradour
£199
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 (cask 04/12/1) Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Edradour |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 56.6% |
| Age | 23 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 (cask 04/12/1) Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 (cask 04/12/1) Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 (cask 04/12/1) Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask is better value at £199 vs £208.
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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £199)
Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 (cask 04/12/1) Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£199 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — 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 10 Year Old 1993 (cask 04/12/1) Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the 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
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Edradour 10 Year Old 1993 (cask 04/12/1) Chardonnay Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask