Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Caperdonich 2000 / 21 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceCaperdonich 2000 / 21 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky
DistilleryMortlachCaperdonich
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV56.6%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£208.33£229
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

Caperdonich 2000 / 21 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Caperdonich 2000 / 21 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £229.

For beginners: Caperdonich 2000 / 21 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky 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 £229)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Caperdonich 2000 / 21 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£229 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 Caperdonich?

Caperdonich 2000 / 21 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

ChocolateToasted

Only Caperdonich 2000 / 21 Year Old / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky

Malt ExtractHoney

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