Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Strathclyde
£224
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Strathclyde |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 56.6% | 45.5% |
| Age | 23 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £223.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £224.
For beginners: Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 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 £223.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£223.95 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 Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1987 (cask 17297) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)