Girvan 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 167865) - 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.
Girvan 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 167865) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Girvan
£180
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Girvan 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 167865) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.6% | 56.6% |
| Age | 28 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £179.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Girvan 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 167865) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Girvan 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 167865) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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).
Girvan 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 167865) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £180 vs £208.
For beginners: Girvan 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 167865) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Girvan 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 167865) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£179.95 vs £208.33)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 23 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.6%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £179.95)
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 167865) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 Girvan 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 167865) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice