Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Tomintoul 19 Year Old 2000 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt Matured

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceTomintoul 19 Year Old 2000 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt Matured
DistilleryMortlachTomintoul
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.6%55.8%
Age23 yr19 yr
Price£208.33£178.99
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

Tomintoul 19 Year Old 2000 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 19 Year Old 2000 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tomintoul 19 Year Old 2000 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt Matured is better value at £179 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 19 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £178.99)

Tomintoul 19 Year Old 2000 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt Matured

Pros

  • +More affordable (£178.99 vs £208.33)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.8%) — 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 Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 19 Year Old 2000 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt Matured 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

SherriedToastedDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

ChocolateOld Wood

Only Tomintoul 19 Year Old 2000 (cask 1) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt Matured

Cooked FruitHoney

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