Cambus 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 61972) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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

Cambus 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 61972) - Berry Bros. & RuddMortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryCambusMortlach
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV55.1%56.6%
Age26 yr23 yr
Price£250£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Cambus 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 61972) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

Cambus 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 61972) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £250.

For beginners: Cambus 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 61972) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Cambus 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 61972) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£250 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 £250)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Cambus?

Cambus 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 61972) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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

Old WoodToasted

Only Cambus 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 61972) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

VanillaNutty

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

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