Invergordon 42 Year Old 1973 (Master of Malt) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 42 Year Old 1973 (Master of Malt)
Invergordon
£200
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Invergordon 42 Year Old 1973 (Master of Malt) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.3% | 56.6% |
| Age | 42 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 42 Year Old 1973 (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Invergordon 42 Year Old 1973 (Master of Malt)
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).
Invergordon 42 Year Old 1973 (Master of Malt) is better value at £200 vs £208.
For beginners: Invergordon 42 Year Old 1973 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 42 Year Old 1973 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£199.95 vs £208.33)
- +Longer maturation (42 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £199.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 42 Year Old 1973 (Master of Malt) 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
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Only Invergordon 42 Year Old 1973 (Master of Malt)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice