Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice vs Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky

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

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's ChoiceJura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky
DistilleryMortlachJura
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV54.9%40%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£108.89£123
Rating4.75/5

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value44/100

Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (4.75 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £109 vs £123.

For beginners: Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
  • +More affordable (£108.89 vs £123)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£123 vs £108.89)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - 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 Jura?

Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island 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 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice

SherriedChocolateCooked FruitOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Jura 17 Year Old / Second Murderer / Murderers Series / Macbeth Act Two Island Whisky

SmokeyVanillaHoneyToasted

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