Littlemill 12 Year Old vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Littlemill 12 Year Old
Littlemill
★ 4.75
£299
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Littlemill 12 Year Old | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Littlemill | Mortlach |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 4.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
Littlemill 12 Year Old
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Littlemill 12 Year Old
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 4.75).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £299.
For beginners: Littlemill 12 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Littlemill 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £208.33)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 £299)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Littlemill?
Littlemill 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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
Only Littlemill 12 Year Old
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice