Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
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
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 65% |
| Age | 23 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £344.
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
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £344.14)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£344.14 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 Teaninich?
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts 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
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts