Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's ChoiceMortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryGlengoyneMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57%55.8%
Age15 yr23 yr
Price£86.95£134.71
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value58/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice is better value at £87 vs £135.

For beginners: Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£86.95 vs £134.71)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£134.71 vs £86.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim'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.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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

Toasted

Only Glengoyne 15 Year Old 1991 Jim's Choice

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 5055) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitNutty

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