Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid) 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 1992 (Murray McDavid)
Bladnoch
£200
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.6% |
| Age | 16 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid)
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).
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid) is better value at £200 vs £208.
For beginners: Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£199.95 vs £208.33)
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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 16 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £199.95)
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1992 (Murray McDavid)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice