Deanston 20 Year Old 2002 Organic Whisky vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 20 Year Old 2002 Organic Whisky
Deanston
£154
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Deanston 20 Year Old 2002 Organic Whisky | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.7% | 56.6% |
| Age | 20 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £153.67 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 20 Year Old 2002 Organic Whisky
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Deanston 20 Year Old 2002 Organic Whisky
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).
Deanston 20 Year Old 2002 Organic Whisky is better value at £154 vs £208.
For beginners: Deanston 20 Year Old 2002 Organic Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Deanston 20 Year Old 2002 Organic Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£153.67 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 20 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £153.67)
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 20 Year Old 2002 Organic Whisky suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Deanston 20 Year Old 2002 Organic Whisky
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice