Glen Garioch 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Glen Garioch
£150
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Glen Garioch 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.4% | 56.6% |
| Age | 18 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £149.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
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).
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is better value at £150 vs £208.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +More affordable (£149.95 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £149.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice