Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Mortlach 25 Year Old 1987 (cask 4466) (Adelphi)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceMortlach 25 Year Old 1987 (cask 4466) (Adelphi)
DistilleryMortlachMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.6%56.1%
Age23 yr26 yr
Price£208.33£217.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old 1987 (cask 4466) (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 25 Year Old 1987 (cask 4466) (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £218.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£208.33 vs £217.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Mortlach 25 Year Old 1987 (cask 4466) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£217.95 vs £208.33)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 25 Year Old 1987 (cask 4466) (Adelphi) 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

SherriedToastedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Chocolate

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old 1987 (cask 4466) (Adelphi)

Nutty

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