Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs The GlenDronach 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 3624) - PX Sherry Puncheon

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceThe GlenDronach 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 3624) - PX Sherry Puncheon
DistilleryMortlachGlenDronach
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.6%56.5%
Age23 yr12 yr
Price£208.33£250
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

The GlenDronach 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 3624) - PX Sherry Puncheon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The GlenDronach 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 3624) - PX Sherry Puncheon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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: Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (35/100 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 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

The GlenDronach 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 3624) - PX Sherry Puncheon

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — 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 The?

The GlenDronach 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 3624) - PX Sherry Puncheon 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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Old Wood

Only The GlenDronach 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 3624) - PX Sherry Puncheon

Honey

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