Deanston 21 Year Old 2000 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 21 Year Old 2000 Organic Whisky
Deanston
£180
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Deanston 21 Year Old 2000 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 | 50.9% | 56.6% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £180 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 21 Year Old 2000 Organic Whisky
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Deanston 21 Year Old 2000 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 21 Year Old 2000 Organic Whisky is better value at £180 vs £208.
For beginners: Deanston 21 Year Old 2000 Organic Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Deanston 21 Year Old 2000 Organic Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£180 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — 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 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £180)
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 21 Year Old 2000 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
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