Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Deanston 21 Year Old 2000 Organic Whisky
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
Deanston 21 Year Old 2000 Organic Whisky
Deanston
£180
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Deanston 21 Year Old 2000 Organic Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 50.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £180 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Deanston 21 Year Old 2000 Organic Whisky
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Deanston 21 Year Old 2000 Organic Whisky
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Deanston 21 Year Old 2000 Organic Whisky is better value at £180 vs £208.
For beginners: Deanston 21 Year Old 2000 Organic Whisky 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 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £180)
Deanston 21 Year Old 2000 Organic Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£180 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — 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 Deanston?
Deanston 21 Year Old 2000 Organic Whisky 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
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