Mortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach
£135
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£87
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Glengoyne |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.8% | 57% |
| Age | 23 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £134.71 | £86.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice is better value at £87 vs £135.
For beginners: Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£134.71 vs £86.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£86.95 vs £134.71)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim'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.
Tasting notes
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