Inchmurrin 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 730) - First Cask vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchmurrin 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 730) - First Cask
Loch Lomond
£295
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Inchmurrin 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 730) - First Cask | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.6% |
| Age | 28 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £295 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchmurrin 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 730) - First Cask
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Inchmurrin 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 730) - First Cask
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 £295.
For beginners: Inchmurrin 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 730) - First Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Inchmurrin 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 730) - First Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 23 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£295 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 £295)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 730) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Inchmurrin 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 730) - First Cask
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
Inchmurrin 28 Year Old 1974 (cask 730) - First Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange