Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Glen Scotia 16 Year Old - Pre 2015

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceGlen Scotia 16 Year Old - Pre 2015
DistilleryMortlachGlen Scotia
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.6%46%
Age23 yr16 yr
Price£208.33£250
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Glen Scotia 16 Year Old - Pre 2015

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value20/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Scotia 16 Year Old - Pre 2015

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £250.

For beginners: Glen Scotia 16 Year Old - Pre 2015 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£208.33 vs £250)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 16 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Glen Scotia 16 Year Old - Pre 2015

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£250 vs £208.33)

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 Scotia 16 Year Old - Pre 2015 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

Only Glen Scotia 16 Year Old - Pre 2015

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractSandy

Where to buy

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

Glen Scotia 16 Year Old - Pre 2015

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