Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10526) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10526) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)
Highland Park
★ 5.00
£185
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10526) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Mortlach |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.4% | 56.6% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £184.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10526) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10526) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10526) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £185 vs £208.
For beginners: Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10526) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10526) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£184.95 vs £208.33)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £184.95)
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10526) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10526) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice