Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured
Loch Lomond
£250
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured | 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 | 46.3% | 56.6% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured
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 £250.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 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 £249.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 25 Year Old Three Wood Matured
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice