Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Invergordon 50 Year Old 1974 Bourbon Matured (cask 8) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1974 Bourbon Matured (cask 8) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Invergordon
£280
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Invergordon 50 Year Old 1974 Bourbon Matured (cask 8) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Invergordon |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 46% |
| Age | 23 yr | 50 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £279.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1974 Bourbon Matured (cask 8) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1974 Bourbon Matured (cask 8) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £280.
For beginners: Invergordon 50 Year Old 1974 Bourbon Matured (cask 8) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £279.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1974 Bourbon Matured (cask 8) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£279.95 vs £208.33)
- −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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1974 Bourbon Matured (cask 8) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Invergordon 50 Year Old 1974 Bourbon Matured (cask 8) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)