Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old - 1980s (1L) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
Dalwhinnie
£192
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old - 1980s (1L) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalwhinnie | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £192 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
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).
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old - 1980s (1L) is better value at £192 vs £208.
For beginners: Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old - 1980s (1L) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£192 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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £192)
Who should buy Dalwhinnie?
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old - 1980s (1L) 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
Only Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice