Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£225
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 60.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £224.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £225.
For beginners: Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £224.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£224.95 vs £208.33)
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.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 9470) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)