Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s
Cambus
£200
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 63.6% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s
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).
Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s is better value at £200 vs £208.
For beginners: Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s
Pros
- +More affordable (£199.95 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −High ABV (63.6%) — may need water
- −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 £199.95)
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s 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
Only Cambus 15 Year Old - 1980s
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice