Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (Signatory)
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
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (Signatory)
Bladnoch
£225
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Bladnoch |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 43% |
| Age | 23 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £225 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (Signatory)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (Signatory)
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 £225.
For beginners: Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (Signatory) is more approachable (70/100 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 £225)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£225 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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (Signatory)