Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs SMWS 26.83 11 Year Old 2000
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
SMWS 26.83 11 Year Old 2000
Clynelish
£300
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | SMWS 26.83 11 Year Old 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Clynelish |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 56.8% |
| Age | 23 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £300 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
SMWS 26.83 11 Year Old 2000
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
SMWS 26.83 11 Year Old 2000
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 £300.
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)
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £300)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
SMWS 26.83 11 Year Old 2000
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£300 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 SMWS?
SMWS 26.83 11 Year Old 2000 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 SMWS 26.83 11 Year Old 2000