Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Dailuaine 40 Year Old 1971 (cask 8186) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
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
Dailuaine 40 Year Old 1971 (cask 8186) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Dailuaine
£175
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Dailuaine 40 Year Old 1971 (cask 8186) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Dailuaine |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 47.6% |
| Age | 23 yr | 40 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £175.23 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Dailuaine 40 Year Old 1971 (cask 8186) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Dailuaine 40 Year Old 1971 (cask 8186) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dailuaine 40 Year Old 1971 (cask 8186) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £175 vs £208.
For beginners: Dailuaine 40 Year Old 1971 (cask 8186) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) 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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £175.23)
Dailuaine 40 Year Old 1971 (cask 8186) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£175.23 vs £208.33)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Dailuaine?
Dailuaine 40 Year Old 1971 (cask 8186) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Dailuaine 40 Year Old 1971 (cask 8186) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)