Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Clynelish 18 Year Old (Special Release 2025)
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
Clynelish 18 Year Old (Special Release 2025)
Clynelish
£170
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Clynelish 18 Year Old (Special Release 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Clynelish |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 51.6% |
| Age | 23 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £169.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Clynelish 18 Year Old (Special Release 2025)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Clynelish 18 Year Old (Special Release 2025)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Clynelish 18 Year Old (Special Release 2025) is better value at £170 vs £208.
For beginners: Clynelish 18 Year Old (Special Release 2025) is more approachable (60/100 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 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £169.95)
Clynelish 18 Year Old (Special Release 2025)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£169.95 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — 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 Clynelish?
Clynelish 18 Year Old (Special Release 2025) 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
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Clynelish 18 Year Old (Special Release 2025)