Midleton Very Rare 2024 vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Midleton Very Rare 2024
Midleton
£190
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Midleton Very Rare 2024 | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Midleton | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £189.99 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Midleton Very Rare 2024
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Midleton Very Rare 2024
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).
Midleton Very Rare 2024 is better value at £190 vs £208.
For beginners: Midleton Very Rare 2024 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Midleton Very Rare 2024
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£189.99 vs £208.33)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 £189.99)
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton Very Rare 2024 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Very Rare 2024
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice