Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1998 vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1998

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1998

Pros

• +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
• +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
• +Longer maturation (24 vs 23 years)
• +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

• −More expensive (£299 vs £208.33)
• −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 affordable (£208.33 vs £299)
• +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

• −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1998 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.

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.