Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett 2021
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
Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett 2021
Egon Muller
£175
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Egon Muller |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £175 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett 2021
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett 2021
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett 2021 is better value at £175 vs £208.
For beginners: Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett 2021 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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £175)
Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett 2021
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£175 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Egon?
Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett 2021 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett 2021