Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Tamdhu 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured
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
Tamdhu 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured
Tamdhu
★ 5.00
£165
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Tamdhu 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tamdhu |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 46.8% |
| Age | 23 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £164.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Tamdhu 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Tamdhu 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured
Quick verdict
Tamdhu 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured is better value at £165 vs £208.
For beginners: Tamdhu 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £164.99)
Tamdhu 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£164.99 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 18 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
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