Glenlossie 27 Year Old 1992 - Chorlton Whisky vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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

Glenlossie 27 Year Old 1992 - Chorlton WhiskyMortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryGlenlossieMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.2%56.6%
Age27 yr23 yr
Price£187.98£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Glenlossie 27 Year Old 1992 - Chorlton Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenlossie 27 Year Old 1992 - Chorlton Whisky

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).

Glenlossie 27 Year Old 1992 - Chorlton Whisky is better value at £188 vs £208.

For beginners: Glenlossie 27 Year Old 1992 - Chorlton Whisky is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Glenlossie 27 Year Old 1992 - Chorlton Whisky

Pros

  • +More affordable (£187.98 vs £208.33)
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 23 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £187.98)

Who should buy Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 27 Year Old 1992 - Chorlton Whisky 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 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

Old Wood

Only Glenlossie 27 Year Old 1992 - Chorlton Whisky

HoneyLeafyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried Fruit

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