Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Gran Reserva Caribbean Rum Finish - Pre 2007
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
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Gran Reserva Caribbean Rum Finish - Pre 2007
Glenfiddich
£299
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Gran Reserva Caribbean Rum Finish - Pre 2007 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Glenfiddich |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Gran Reserva Caribbean Rum Finish - Pre 2007
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Gran Reserva Caribbean Rum Finish - Pre 2007
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 £299.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Gran Reserva Caribbean Rum Finish - Pre 2007 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 affordable (£208.33 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Gran Reserva Caribbean Rum Finish - Pre 2007
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 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 Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Gran Reserva Caribbean Rum Finish - Pre 2007 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 Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Gran Reserva Caribbean Rum Finish - Pre 2007