Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Loch Lomond
£189
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 | 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 | 46.9% | 56.6% |
| Age | 19 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £188.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
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 Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 is better value at £189 vs £208.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Pros
- +More affordable (£188.95 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 19 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £188.95)
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026 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
Both taste of
Only Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 154th Royal Brikdale The Open Course Collection 2026
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange