Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice

Pros

• +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
• +More affordable (£131.9 vs £150)
• +Longer maturation (23 vs 13 years)
• +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

• −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
• −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Pros

• +Better value for money
• +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
• +More widely reviewed by the community
• +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

• −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
• −More expensive (£150 vs £131.9)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice 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.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) 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.