Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020 vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020
Egon Muller
£215
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020 | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Egon Muller | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £215 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020
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 £215.
For beginners: Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£215 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 £215)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Egon?
Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020 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
Only Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice