Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5.95) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
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
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5.95) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Auchentoshan
£199
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5.95) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Auchentoshan |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 58.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5.95) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5.95) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5.95) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £199 vs £208.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5.95) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is more approachable (50/100 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 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £199)
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5.95) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£199 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — 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 Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5.95) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Auchentoshan 18 Year Old 2003 (cask 5.95) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)