Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (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.
Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt)
Bruichladdich
£200
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.8% | 56.6% |
| Age | 11 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (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).
Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt) is better value at £200 vs £208.
For beginners: Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£199.95 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
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 Loch?
Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (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
Only Loch Indaal 11 Year Old 1983 (Master of Malt)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice