Glen Moray 31 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Seventeen (Decadent Drinks) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Moray 31 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Seventeen (Decadent Drinks)Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryGlen MorayMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.5%56.6%
Age31 yr23 yr
Price£336.5£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 31 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Seventeen (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

Glen Moray 31 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Seventeen (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £337.

For beginners: Glen Moray 31 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Seventeen (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 31 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Seventeen (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£336.5 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 £336.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 31 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Seventeen (Decadent Drinks) 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.

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

SherriedOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Glen Moray 31 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Seventeen (Decadent Drinks)

HoneyNutty

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

ChocolateToasted

Where to buy

Glen Moray 31 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Seventeen (Decadent Drinks)

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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