Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
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
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Loch Lomond
£225
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 46.7% |
| Age | 23 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £225.12 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
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 £225.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025 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 affordable (£208.33 vs £225.12)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 22 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£225.12 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Where to buy
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 153rd Royal Portrush The Open Course Collection 2025
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange