Fernando de Castilla Unico Gran Reserva Brandy vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fernando de Castilla Unico Gran Reserva Brandy
Fernando de Castilla
£260
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Fernando de Castilla Unico Gran Reserva Brandy | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fernando de Castilla | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £260 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fernando de Castilla Unico Gran Reserva Brandy
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Fernando de Castilla Unico Gran Reserva Brandy
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 £260.
For beginners: Fernando de Castilla Unico Gran Reserva Brandy is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Fernando de Castilla Unico Gran Reserva Brandy
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£260 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 £260)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Fernando?
Fernando de Castilla Unico Gran Reserva Brandy is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Fernando de Castilla Unico Gran Reserva Brandy
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice