Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 56.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £150 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £208.
For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150 vs £208.33)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £150)
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice