Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask
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 Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask
The Macallan
★ 3.57
£294
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | The Macallan |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 43% |
| Age | 23 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £293.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.57/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.57).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £294.
For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask 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 £293.95)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£293.95 vs £208.33)
- −Lower community rating (3.6 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 Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask
Where to buy
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange