Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression
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
Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression
Mount Gay
£220
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Mount Gay |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £220 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression
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 £220.
For beginners: Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression is more approachable (70/100 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 £220)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£220 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 Mount?
Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Mount Gay The Coffey Still Expression