Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi)
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 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi)
Mortlach
£218
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 56% |
| Age | 23 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £218 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi)
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 £218)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£218 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 1993 (cask 4469) (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
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Mortlach 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 4469) (Adelphi)