Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
Haller's
★ 5.00
£240
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Haller's | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.6% |
| Age | 8 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £240 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
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 £240.
For beginners: Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£240 vs £208.33)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £240)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Haller’s?
Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
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