Inchgower 27 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 27 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)
Inchgower
£250
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Inchgower 27 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.3% | 56.6% |
| Age | 27 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £250 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 27 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Inchgower 27 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
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 £250.
For beginners: Inchgower 27 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 27 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 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 £250)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 27 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.) 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
Only Inchgower 27 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice