Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Teaninich 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 302864) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
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
Teaninich 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 302864) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Teaninich
£246
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Teaninich 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 302864) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 55% |
| Age | 23 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £246.46 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Teaninich 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 302864) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Teaninich 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 302864) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
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 £246.
For beginners: Teaninich 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 302864) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) 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 £246.46)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Teaninich 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 302864) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£246.46 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 Teaninich?
Teaninich 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 302864) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) 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
Only Teaninich 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 302864) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)