Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015 vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015
Loch Lomond
★ 4.00
£150
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015 | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.6% |
| Age | 18 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £150 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015
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 4.00).
Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015 is better value at £150 vs £208.
For beginners: Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £150)
Who should buy Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
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