Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107661) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
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
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107661) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£185
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107661) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Invergordon |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Age | 23 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £185 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107661) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107661) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Quick verdict
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107661) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) is better value at £185 vs £208.
For beginners: Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107661) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £185)
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107661) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£185 vs £208.33)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107661) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
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