Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Miami Polo Edition
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
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Miami Polo Edition
Royal Salute
£162
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Miami Polo Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Royal Salute |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £161.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Miami Polo Edition
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Miami Polo Edition
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Miami Polo Edition is better value at £162 vs £208.
For beginners: Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Miami Polo Edition 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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £161.5)
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Miami Polo Edition
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£161.5 vs £208.33)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Royal?
Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Miami Polo Edition 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 Royal Salute 21 Year Old - Miami Polo Edition