Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£225
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.1% | 56.6% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £224.61 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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: Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£224.61 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 £224.61)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Braes?
Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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.
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 Braes of Glenlivet 25 Year Old 1998 (cask 18604801) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice