Glengoyne 28 Year Old - Oloroso Casks vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 28 Year Old - Oloroso Casks
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£295
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Glengoyne 28 Year Old - Oloroso Casks | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.8% | 56.6% |
| Age | 28 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £295 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 28 Year Old - Oloroso Casks
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Glengoyne 28 Year Old - Oloroso Casks
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 £295.
For beginners: Glengoyne 28 Year Old - Oloroso Casks is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 28 Year Old - Oloroso Casks
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£295 vs £208.33)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £295)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 28 Year Old - Oloroso Casks suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Glengoyne 28 Year Old - Oloroso Casks
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
Glengoyne 28 Year Old - Oloroso Casks
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange