Dalmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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

Dalmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryDalmoreMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.5%56.6%
Age27 yr23 yr
Price£229.95£208.33
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Dalmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value17/100

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

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

Dalmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 4.00).

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £230.

For beginners: Dalmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£229.95 vs £208.33)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £229.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

Only Dalmore 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Tobacco

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

ChocolateToasted

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