Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Tomintoul 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 338117) - Caroni Rum Cask Matured
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
Tomintoul 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 338117) - Caroni Rum Cask Matured
Tomintoul
£243
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Tomintoul 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 338117) - Caroni Rum Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tomintoul |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 52.2% |
| Age | 23 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £243.4 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Tomintoul 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 338117) - Caroni Rum Cask Matured
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Tomintoul 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 338117) - Caroni Rum Cask Matured
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 £243.
For beginners: Tomintoul 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 338117) - Caroni Rum Cask Matured is more approachable (50/100 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 £243.4)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 22 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Tomintoul 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 338117) - Caroni Rum Cask Matured
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£243.4 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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 338117) - Caroni Rum Cask Matured 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
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Tomintoul 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 338117) - Caroni Rum Cask Matured