Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Auchroisk
£190
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.5% | 56.6% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £189.9 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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).
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £190 vs £208.
For beginners: Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£189.9 vs £208.33)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 £189.9)
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 Auchroisk 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice