Macallan 2005 / 18 Year Old / Cask #22606308 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 2005 / 18 Year Old / Cask #22606308 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Macallan
£225
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Macallan 2005 / 18 Year Old / Cask #22606308 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macallan | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £225 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macallan 2005 / 18 Year Old / Cask #22606308 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Macallan 2005 / 18 Year Old / Cask #22606308 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
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 £225.
For beginners: Macallan 2005 / 18 Year Old / Cask #22606308 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Macallan 2005 / 18 Year Old / Cask #22606308 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£225 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 £225)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 2005 / 18 Year Old / Cask #22606308 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Macallan 2005 / 18 Year Old / Cask #22606308 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice