Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2024 Speyside 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
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2024 Speyside Whisky
Glenfiddich
£179
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2024 Speyside Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Glenfiddich |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £179 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2024 Speyside Whisky
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2024 Speyside Whisky
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2024 Speyside Whisky is better value at £179 vs £208.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2024 Speyside Whisky 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £179)
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2024 Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£179 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2024 Speyside Whisky 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 Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2024 Speyside Whisky