Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
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
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
★ 4.25
£290
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Port Ellen |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 53.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £289.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.25/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £290.
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 £289.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£289.95 vs £208.33)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 Port?
Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Port Ellen 30 Year Old 1979 - Old and Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)