Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Strathmill 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
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
Strathmill 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Strathmill
£196
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Strathmill 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Strathmill |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 52.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £195.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Strathmill 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Strathmill 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathmill 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is better value at £196 vs £208.
For beginners: Strathmill 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (45/100 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 £195.5)
Strathmill 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£195.5 vs £208.33)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — 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 Strathmill?
Strathmill 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Strathmill 28 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)