Dewar's Signature 25 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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

Dewar's Signature 25 Year Old Blended Scotch WhiskyMortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryDewar'sMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%56.6%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£195£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Dewar's Signature 25 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Dewar's Signature 25 Year Old Blended Scotch 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).

Dewar's Signature 25 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £195 vs £208.

For beginners: Dewar's Signature 25 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Dewar's Signature 25 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£195 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £195)

Who should buy Dewar's?

Dewar's Signature 25 Year Old Blended Scotch 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Dewar's Signature 25 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

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