Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Kilkerran 15 Year Old - Open Day 2019

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceKilkerran 15 Year Old - Open Day 2019
DistilleryMortlachKilkerran
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.6%57.1%
Age23 yr15 yr
Price£208.33£199
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

Kilkerran 15 Year Old - Open Day 2019

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kilkerran 15 Year Old - Open Day 2019

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Kilkerran 15 Year Old - Open Day 2019 is better value at £199 vs £208.

For beginners: Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (35/100 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 15 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £199)

Kilkerran 15 Year Old - Open Day 2019

Pros

  • +More affordable (£199 vs £208.33)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — 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 Kilkerran?

Kilkerran 15 Year Old - Open Day 2019 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

Only Kilkerran 15 Year Old - Open Day 2019

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Where to buy

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Kilkerran 15 Year Old - Open Day 2019

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