Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Linkwood 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 7569) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 7569) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Linkwood
£180
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Linkwood 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 7569) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 54.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £179.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 7569) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 7569) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 7569) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £180 vs £208.
For beginners: Linkwood 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 7569) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 22 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £179.99)
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 7569) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£179.99 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — 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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 7569) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
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