Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Tobermory 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 1662) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 1662) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Tobermory
£220
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Tobermory 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 1662) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 46.1% |
| Age | 23 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £220.19 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Tobermory 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 1662) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Tobermory 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 1662) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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 £220.
For beginners: Tobermory 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 1662) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is more approachable (55/100 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 £220.19)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Tobermory 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 1662) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£220.19 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 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 1662) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Tobermory 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 1662) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)