Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish
Edradour
£173
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.7% | 56.6% |
| Age | 18 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £173.25 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish
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).
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish is better value at £173 vs £208.
For beginners: Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£173.25 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — 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 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £173.25)
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish 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 Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 Sauternes Cask Finish
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice