Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Camus Lot 1992 Fin Bois Cognac
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
Camus Lot 1992 Fin Bois Cognac
Camus
£152
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Camus Lot 1992 Fin Bois Cognac | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Camus |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £152 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Camus Lot 1992 Fin Bois Cognac
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Camus Lot 1992 Fin Bois Cognac
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Camus Lot 1992 Fin Bois Cognac is better value at £152 vs £208.
For beginners: Camus Lot 1992 Fin Bois Cognac is more approachable (85/100 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 £152)
Camus Lot 1992 Fin Bois Cognac
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£152 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 Camus?
Camus Lot 1992 Fin Bois Cognac is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Camus Lot 1992 Fin Bois Cognac