Macduff 27 Year Old 1991 (cask 4584) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macduff 27 Year Old 1991 (cask 4584) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Macduff
£183
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Macduff 27 Year Old 1991 (cask 4584) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49% | 56.6% |
| Age | 27 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £183.24 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macduff 27 Year Old 1991 (cask 4584) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Macduff 27 Year Old 1991 (cask 4584) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
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).
Macduff 27 Year Old 1991 (cask 4584) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is better value at £183 vs £208.
For beginners: Macduff 27 Year Old 1991 (cask 4584) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Macduff 27 Year Old 1991 (cask 4584) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +More affordable (£183.24 vs £208.33)
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £183.24)
Who should buy Macduff?
Macduff 27 Year Old 1991 (cask 4584) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) 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 Macduff 27 Year Old 1991 (cask 4584) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice