Craigellachie 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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

Craigellachie 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside WhiskyMortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryCraigellachieMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%56.6%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£220£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Craigellachie 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky

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 £220.

For beginners: Craigellachie 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£220 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 £220)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Craigellachie 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky

HoneyFresh FruitCitricNutty

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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

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