Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Teaninich 34 Year Old 1983 (cask 6728) (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 34 Year Old 1983 (cask 6728) (Adelphi)
Teaninich
£236
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Teaninich 34 Year Old 1983 (cask 6728) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 44% |
| Age | 23 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £236.2 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Teaninich 34 Year Old 1983 (cask 6728) (Adelphi)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Teaninich 34 Year Old 1983 (cask 6728) (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 £236.
For beginners: Teaninich 34 Year Old 1983 (cask 6728) (Adelphi) 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 £236.2)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Teaninich 34 Year Old 1983 (cask 6728) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£236.2 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 34 Year Old 1983 (cask 6728) (Adelphi) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
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