Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Teaninich 17 Year Old 1999 (Special Release 2017)
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
Teaninich 17 Year Old 1999 (Special Release 2017)
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£267
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Teaninich 17 Year Old 1999 (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 55.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £267 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Teaninich 17 Year Old 1999 (Special Release 2017)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Teaninich 17 Year Old 1999 (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £267.
For beginners: Teaninich 17 Year Old 1999 (Special Release 2017) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £267)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 17 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Teaninich 17 Year Old 1999 (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£267 vs £208.33)
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 Teaninich?
Teaninich 17 Year Old 1999 (Special Release 2017) 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 Teaninich 17 Year Old 1999 (Special Release 2017)