Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s
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
Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s
Cambus
£200
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Cambus |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 56.6% | 63.6% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £199.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s is better value at £200 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £199.95)
Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s
Pros
- +More affordable (£199.95 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −High ABV (63.6%) — 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 Cambus?
Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s 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 Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s