Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection
Glen Keith
★ 4.50
£180
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Keith | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.6% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £179.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection
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 4.50).
Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection is better value at £180 vs £208.
For beginners: Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£179.95 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £179.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Glen Keith 21 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice