Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Knockrath Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Knockrath Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Midleton
£270
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Knockrath Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Midleton | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £270 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Knockrath Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Knockrath Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
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 £270.
For beginners: Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Knockrath Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Knockrath Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£270 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 £270)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Knockrath Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) 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
Only Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Knockrath Forest Tree 5 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice