The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 6076) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)Mortlach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 6076) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryThe MacallanMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%51.6%
Age18 yr23 yr
Price£399£299.95
Rating5.00/5

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value13/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 6076) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 6076) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 6076) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £300 vs £399.

For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 vs £299.95)

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 6076) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£299.95 vs £399)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy The?

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) 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 1990 (cask 6076) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 6076) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

ChocolateOld Wood

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