Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Cameron Bridge
£150
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.6% | 56.6% |
| Age | 39 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £149.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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).
Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £150 vs £208.
For beginners: Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£149.95 vs £208.33)
- +Longer maturation (39 vs 23 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £149.95)
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 39 Year Old 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 1979 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice