Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society
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
Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 54.2% |
| Age | 23 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £299.
For beginners: Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £208.33)
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 Hazelburn?
Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society 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 Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society