Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Tobermory 24 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Coast)
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
Tobermory 24 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Coast)
Tobermory
£255
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Tobermory 24 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 52.5% |
| Age | 23 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £254.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Tobermory 24 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Coast)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Tobermory 24 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Coast)
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 £255.
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 £254.9)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Tobermory 24 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Coast)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£254.9 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 Tobermory?
Tobermory 24 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish (Coast) 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
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Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
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