Aberlour 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 11336) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 11336) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Aberlour
£179
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Aberlour 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 11336) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.1% | 56.6% |
| Age | 26 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £179.22 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 11336) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Aberlour 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 11336) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberlour 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 11336) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £179 vs £208.
For beginners: Aberlour 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 11336) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 11336) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +More affordable (£179.22 vs £208.33)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £179.22)
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 11336) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Aberlour 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 11336) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice