Hampden 2017 H / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3 vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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

Hampden 2017 H / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryHampdenMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%56.6%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£225£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Hampden 2017 H / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Hampden 2017 H / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3

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).

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £225.

For beginners: Hampden 2017 H / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Hampden 2017 H / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£225 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 £225)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Hampden?

Hampden 2017 H / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Hampden 2017 H / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3

YeastyCooked FruitOilySolvent

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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

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