Havana Club Tributo 2023 Rum Single Modernist Rum vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Havana Club Tributo 2023 Rum Single Modernist Rum
Havana Club
£279
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Havana Club Tributo 2023 Rum Single Modernist Rum | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Havana Club | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £279 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Havana Club Tributo 2023 Rum Single Modernist Rum
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Havana Club Tributo 2023 Rum Single Modernist Rum
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
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 £279.
For beginners: Havana Club Tributo 2023 Rum Single Modernist Rum is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Havana Club Tributo 2023 Rum Single Modernist Rum
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£279 vs £208.33)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £279)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Havana?
Havana Club Tributo 2023 Rum Single Modernist Rum 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.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Havana Club Tributo 2023 Rum Single Modernist Rum
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice