Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4 vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4
Smögen
£155
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4 | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smögen | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Sweden | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 56.6% |
| Age | 5 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £155.21 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4
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).
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4 is better value at £155 vs £208.
For beginners: Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£155.21 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £155.21)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Smögen?
Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4 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 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 Smögen 5 Year Old 2012 (cask 18/2012) - Single Cask Edition No. 4
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice