Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Calvert's Canadian Masterpiece - 1967

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceCalvert's Canadian Masterpiece - 1967
DistilleryMortlachCalvert
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV56.6%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£208.33£216
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

Calvert's Canadian Masterpiece - 1967

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Calvert's Canadian Masterpiece - 1967

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £216.

For beginners: Calvert's Canadian Masterpiece - 1967 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 £216)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Calvert's Canadian Masterpiece - 1967

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£216 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 Calvert's?

Calvert's Canadian Masterpiece - 1967 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedToasted

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

ChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

Only Calvert's Canadian Masterpiece - 1967

VanillaMalt ExtractHoney

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