Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004)
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
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004)
Mortlach
£300
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 50.1% |
| Age | 23 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £299.59 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004)
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 £300.
For beginners: Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004) is more approachable (45/100 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 £299.59)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299.59 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004) 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 Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004)
Where to buy
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1971 (Special Release 2004)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange