Craigellachie 18 Year Old 2007 (Cask 900075) - The Single Cask vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 18 Year Old 2007 (Cask 900075) - The Single Cask
Craigellachie
£157
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Craigellachie 18 Year Old 2007 (Cask 900075) - The Single Cask | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.9% | 56.6% |
| Age | 18 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £156.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 18 Year Old 2007 (Cask 900075) - The Single Cask
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Craigellachie 18 Year Old 2007 (Cask 900075) - The Single Cask
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).
Craigellachie 18 Year Old 2007 (Cask 900075) - The Single Cask is better value at £157 vs £208.
For beginners: Craigellachie 18 Year Old 2007 (Cask 900075) - The Single Cask is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 18 Year Old 2007 (Cask 900075) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£156.95 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £156.95)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 18 Year Old 2007 (Cask 900075) - The Single Cask 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