Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010) 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 (Special Release 2010)
Glenkinchie
£250
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | 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 | 55.1% | 56.6% |
| Age | 20 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £250 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
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 £250.
For beginners: Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 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 £250)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenkinchie?
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010) 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
Only Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice