Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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

Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank SocietyMortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistillerySpringbankMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.2%56.6%
Age11 yr23 yr
Price£299£208.33
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value17/100

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

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

Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society

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 better value at £208 vs £299.

For beginners: Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£299 vs £208.33)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£208.33 vs £299)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Hazelburn?

Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society 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 Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

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