Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2024 vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2024
Springbank
£150
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2024 | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Mortlach |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £150 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2024
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2024
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).
Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2024 is better value at £150 vs £208.
For beginners: Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2024 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2024
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£150 vs £208.33)
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 £150)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Campbeltown?
Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2024 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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
Only Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2024
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice