Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs World Whisky Advent Calendar (Classic Edition) v2

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceWorld Whisky Advent Calendar (Classic Edition) v2
DistilleryMortlachDrinks by the Dram
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV56.6%46%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£208.33£149.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

World Whisky Advent Calendar (Classic Edition) v2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

World Whisky Advent Calendar (Classic Edition) v2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

World Whisky Advent Calendar (Classic Edition) v2 is better value at £150 vs £208.

For beginners: World Whisky Advent Calendar (Classic Edition) v2 is more approachable (60/100 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 £149.95)

World Whisky Advent Calendar (Classic Edition) v2

Pros

  • +More affordable (£149.95 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 World?

World Whisky Advent Calendar (Classic Edition) v2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

Only World Whisky Advent Calendar (Classic Edition) v2

Fresh FruitCitricHoney

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