Yamazaki Smoky Batch (First Edition) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yamazaki Smoky Batch (First Edition)
Yamazaki
£299
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Yamazaki Smoky Batch (First Edition) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Yamazaki Smoky Batch (First Edition)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Yamazaki Smoky Batch (First Edition)
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 £299.
For beginners: Yamazaki Smoky Batch (First Edition) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Yamazaki Smoky Batch (First Edition)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 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 £299)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Yamazaki?
Yamazaki Smoky Batch (First Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
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 Yamazaki Smoky Batch (First Edition)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice