Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Uitvlugt Pot Still 1997 / 24 Year Old / Kill Devil

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceUitvlugt Pot Still 1997 / 24 Year Old / Kill Devil
DistilleryMortlachUitvlugt
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV56.6%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£208.33£188
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Uitvlugt Pot Still 1997 / 24 Year Old / Kill Devil

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Uitvlugt Pot Still 1997 / 24 Year Old / Kill Devil

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Uitvlugt Pot Still 1997 / 24 Year Old / Kill Devil is better value at £188 vs £208.

For beginners: Uitvlugt Pot Still 1997 / 24 Year Old / Kill Devil is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £188)

Uitvlugt Pot Still 1997 / 24 Year Old / Kill Devil

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£188 vs £208.33)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Uitvlugt?

Uitvlugt Pot Still 1997 / 24 Year Old / Kill Devil is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Uitvlugt Pot Still 1997 / 24 Year Old / Kill Devil

Cooked FruitOilyHoney

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