Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
Glenkinchie
£299
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenkinchie | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.6% |
| Age | 20 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £299.
For beginners: Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £208.33)
- −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 affordable (£208.33 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenkinchie?
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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
Only Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice