Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Invergordon 50 Year Old 1974 - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet (Uncharted Whisky)
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 - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet (Uncharted Whisky)
Invergordon
£238
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Invergordon 50 Year Old 1974 - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet (Uncharted Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Invergordon |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 56.6% | 46.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 50 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £237.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1974 - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet (Uncharted Whisky)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1974 - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet (Uncharted Whisky)
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 £238.
For beginners: Invergordon 50 Year Old 1974 - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet (Uncharted Whisky) is more approachable (70/100 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 £237.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1974 - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet (Uncharted Whisky)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 23 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£237.5 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 - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet (Uncharted Whisky) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Invergordon 50 Year Old 1974 - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet (Uncharted Whisky)