Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Springbank 20 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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
Springbank 20 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Springbank
£267
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Springbank 20 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 47.5% |
| Age | 23 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £266.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Springbank 20 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Springbank 20 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £267.
For beginners: Springbank 20 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 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 £266.95)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Springbank 20 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£266.95 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 Springbank?
Springbank 20 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Springbank 20 Year Old - Batch 12 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)