Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Speyside 18 Year Old 2006 (cask 0000001/279) - Cigar Malt Series (Saltire Rare Malt)
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
Speyside 18 Year Old 2006 (cask 0000001/279) - Cigar Malt Series (Saltire Rare Malt)
Speyside
£163
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Speyside 18 Year Old 2006 (cask 0000001/279) - Cigar Malt Series (Saltire Rare Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Speyside |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 48.8% |
| Age | 23 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £162.56 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Speyside 18 Year Old 2006 (cask 0000001/279) - Cigar Malt Series (Saltire Rare Malt)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Speyside 18 Year Old 2006 (cask 0000001/279) - Cigar Malt Series (Saltire Rare Malt)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Speyside 18 Year Old 2006 (cask 0000001/279) - Cigar Malt Series (Saltire Rare Malt) is better value at £163 vs £208.
For beginners: Speyside 18 Year Old 2006 (cask 0000001/279) - Cigar Malt Series (Saltire Rare Malt) is more approachable (55/100 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 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £162.56)
Speyside 18 Year Old 2006 (cask 0000001/279) - Cigar Malt Series (Saltire Rare Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£162.56 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Speyside?
Speyside 18 Year Old 2006 (cask 0000001/279) - Cigar Malt Series (Saltire Rare Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Speyside 18 Year Old 2006 (cask 0000001/279) - Cigar Malt Series (Saltire Rare Malt)