Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish
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
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish
Edradour
£173
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Edradour |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 52.7% |
| Age | 23 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £173.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish is better value at £173 vs £208.
For beginners: Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish 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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £173.25)
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£173.25 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −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 Edradour?
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish