Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)
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
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)
Strathisla
£195
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Strathisla |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 43% |
| Age | 23 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £195 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory) is better value at £195 vs £208.
For beginners: Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory) 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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £195)
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£195 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −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 Strathisla?
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)