Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1976 (cask 900007) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1976 (cask 900007) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Cameron Bridge
£250
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1976 (cask 900007) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.8% | 56.6% |
| Age | 39 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £249.85 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1976 (cask 900007) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1976 (cask 900007) - Cask Strength Collection (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 £250.
For beginners: Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1976 (cask 900007) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1976 (cask 900007) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (39 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.85 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 £249.85)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1976 (cask 900007) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1976 (cask 900007) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice