Glen Scotia 21 Year Old vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 21 Year Old
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£260
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Glen Scotia 21 Year Old | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Mortlach |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.6% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £260 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 21 Year Old
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Glen Scotia 21 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 better value at £208 vs £260.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 21 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£260 vs £208.33)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £260)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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 Glen Scotia 21 Year Old
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
Glen Scotia 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange