Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Glen Grant 39 Year Old 1973 (cask 6582) - Mackillop's Choice

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceGlen Grant 39 Year Old 1973 (cask 6582) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryMortlachGlen Grant
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.6%52.6%
Age23 yr39 yr
Price£208.33£221.52
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

Glen Grant 39 Year Old 1973 (cask 6582) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 39 Year Old 1973 (cask 6582) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £222.

For beginners: Glen Grant 39 Year Old 1973 (cask 6582) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (45/100 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 £221.52)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Glen Grant 39 Year Old 1973 (cask 6582) - Mackillop's Choice

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (39 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£221.52 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 Glen?

Glen Grant 39 Year Old 1973 (cask 6582) - 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedChocolateToastedDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Old Wood

Only Glen Grant 39 Year Old 1973 (cask 6582) - Mackillop's Choice

Nutty

Explore more