Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs The Glenlivet Small Batch 2.3 20 Year Old
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 Glenlivet Small Batch 2.3 20 Year Old
The Glenlivet
£260
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | The Glenlivet Small Batch 2.3 20 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | The Glenlivet |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 56.2% |
| Age | 23 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £259.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
The Glenlivet Small Batch 2.3 20 Year Old
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
The Glenlivet Small Batch 2.3 20 Year Old
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 £260.
For beginners: The Glenlivet Small Batch 2.3 20 Year Old is more approachable (50/100 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 £259.95)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
The Glenlivet Small Batch 2.3 20 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£259.95 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 The?
The Glenlivet Small Batch 2.3 20 Year Old 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
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only The Glenlivet Small Batch 2.3 20 Year Old