Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 830 & 832) - Barolo 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 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 830 & 832) - Barolo Cask Finish
Edradour
£230
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 830 & 832) - Barolo 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 | 55.2% | 56.6% |
| Age | 22 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £230 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 830 & 832) - Barolo Cask Finish
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 830 & 832) - Barolo 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).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £230.
For beginners: Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 830 & 832) - Barolo Cask Finish is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 830 & 832) - Barolo Cask Finish
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£230 vs £208.33)
- −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 affordable (£208.33 vs £230)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 22 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 830 & 832) - Barolo Cask Finish 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.
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
Only Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 830 & 832) - Barolo Cask Finish
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice