Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs SMWS 73.15 17 Year Old 1988
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
SMWS 73.15 17 Year Old 1988
Aultmore
£250
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | SMWS 73.15 17 Year Old 1988 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Aultmore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 56.6% |
| Age | 23 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
SMWS 73.15 17 Year Old 1988
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
SMWS 73.15 17 Year Old 1988
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £250.
For beginners: SMWS 73.15 17 Year Old 1988 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
SMWS 73.15 17 Year Old 1988
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £208.33)
- −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 SMWS?
SMWS 73.15 17 Year Old 1988 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 SMWS 73.15 17 Year Old 1988