Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Gordon's Orange Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceGordon's Orange Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap
DistilleryMortlachGordon's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV56.6%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£208.33£150
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Gordon's Orange Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Gordon's Orange Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Gordon's Orange Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap is better value at £150 vs £208.

For beginners: Gordon's Orange Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap is more approachable (65/100 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 £150)

Gordon's Orange Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap

Pros

  • +More affordable (£150 vs £208.33)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Gordon's?

Gordon's Orange Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Gordon's Orange Gin / Bot.1950s / Spring Cap

CitricFresh FruitFragant

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