Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 43)
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
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 43)
GlenDronach
£173
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 43) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | GlenDronach |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 59.2% |
| Age | 23 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £172.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 43)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 43)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 43) is better value at £173 vs £208.
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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £172.95)
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 43)
Pros
- +More affordable (£172.95 vs £208.33)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — 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 GlenDronach?
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 43) 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