Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (Signatory) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (Signatory)
Bladnoch
£225
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (Signatory) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.6% |
| Age | 16 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £225 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (Signatory)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (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).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £225.
For beginners: Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (Signatory) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£225 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 £225)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Only Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (Signatory)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice