Fettercairn 22 Year Old 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
Fettercairn
★ 5.00
£244
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Fettercairn 22 Year Old | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 56.6% |
| Age | 22 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £244 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 22 Year Old
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Fettercairn 22 Year Old
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £244.
For beginners: Fettercairn 22 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 22 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£244 vs £208.33)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £244)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 22 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 22 Year Old 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 Fettercairn 22 Year Old
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice