Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 4038)
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
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 4038)
GlenDronach
£180
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 4038) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | GlenDronach |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 55.1% |
| Age | 23 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £179.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 4038)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 4038)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 4038) is better value at £180 vs £208.
For beginners: Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (35/100 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 22 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £179.95)
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 4038)
Pros
- +More affordable (£179.95 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
- −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 The?
The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 4038) 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 The GlenDronach 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 4038)