Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
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
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Loch Lomond
£189
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 46.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £188.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 is better value at £189 vs £208.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 19 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £188.95)
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Pros
- +More affordable (£188.95 vs £208.33)
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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Where to buy
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange