GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 43) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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

GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 43)Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryGlenDronachMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59.2%56.6%
Age24 yr23 yr
Price£172.95£208.33
Rating5.00/5

GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 43)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 43)

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).

GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 43) is better value at £173 vs £208.

For beginners: GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 43) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 43)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£172.95 vs £208.33)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.2%) — 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 £172.95)

Who should buy GlenDronach?

GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 43) 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

SherriedChocolateDried FruitToastedOld Wood

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