Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Clynelish 2008 / 17 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Highland 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
Clynelish 2008 / 17 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
Clynelish
£250
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Clynelish 2008 / 17 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Clynelish |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Clynelish 2008 / 17 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Clynelish 2008 / 17 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £250.
For beginners: Clynelish 2008 / 17 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky is more approachable (85/100 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 £250)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Clynelish 2008 / 17 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£250 vs £208.33)
- −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 Clynelish?
Clynelish 2008 / 17 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Clynelish 2008 / 17 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky