Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 3222) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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

Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 3222) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryFettercairnMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.1%56.6%
Age22 yr23 yr
Price£161.88£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 3222) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 3222) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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).

Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 3222) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £162 vs £208.

For beginners: Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 3222) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 3222) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£161.88 vs £208.33)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.1%) — 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 22 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £161.88)

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 3222) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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

Toasted

Only Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 3222) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyFresh Fruit

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

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

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