Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Teaninich 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 6738) (Adelphi)
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 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 6738) (Adelphi)
Teaninich
£240
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Teaninich 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 6738) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 47.8% |
| Age | 23 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £239.52 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Teaninich 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 6738) (Adelphi)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Teaninich 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 6738) (Adelphi)
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 £240.
For beginners: Teaninich 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 6738) (Adelphi) 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)
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £239.52)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Teaninich 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 6738) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 23 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£239.52 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 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 6738) (Adelphi) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
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