Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Mortlach
£180
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49% | 56.6% |
| Age | 20 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £179.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
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 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is better value at £180 vs £208.
For beginners: Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£179.95 vs £208.33)
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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 20 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £179.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
Mortlach 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange