Fettercairn 23 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 23 Year Old
Fettercairn
£232
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Fettercairn 23 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 | 48.5% | 56.6% |
| Age | 23 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £231.83 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 23 Year Old
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Fettercairn 23 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 rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £232.
For beginners: Fettercairn 23 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 23 Year Old
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£231.83 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 £231.83)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 23 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Fettercairn 23 Year Old
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice