Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Craigellachie 23 Year Old
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
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Craigellachie
★ 4.71
£255
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Craigellachie 23 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 46% |
| Age | 23 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £254.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.71/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.71).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £255.
For beginners: Craigellachie 23 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 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 £254.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£254.5 vs £208.33)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 23 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
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Where to buy
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 23 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange