Glengoyne 8 Year Old - 1970s vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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

Glengoyne 8 Year Old - 1970sMortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryGlengoyneMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%56.6%
Age8 yr23 yr
Price£150£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 8 Year Old - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glengoyne 8 Year Old - 1970s

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).

Glengoyne 8 Year Old - 1970s is better value at £150 vs £208.

For beginners: Glengoyne 8 Year Old - 1970s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 8 Year Old - 1970s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £208.33)

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £150)

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 8 Year Old - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Toasted

Only Glengoyne 8 Year Old - 1970s

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

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

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

Where to buy

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

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