Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Port Charlotte 18 Year Old
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
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old
Bruichladdich
£176
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Port Charlotte 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 52.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £176 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old is better value at £176 vs £208.
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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £176)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£176 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
- −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 Port?
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old 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
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