Pal’alma Ancestral SL Potosi Salmiana 23.03 Destilado de Agave vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Pal’alma Ancestral SL Potosi Salmiana 23.03 Destilado de Agave
Pal’alma
£196

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Pal’alma Ancestral SL Potosi Salmiana 23.03 Destilado de Agave | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pal’alma | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £196 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Pal’alma Ancestral SL Potosi Salmiana 23.03 Destilado de Agave
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pal’alma Ancestral SL Potosi Salmiana 23.03 Destilado de Agave
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).
Pal’alma Ancestral SL Potosi Salmiana 23.03 Destilado de Agave is better value at £196 vs £208.
For beginners: Pal’alma Ancestral SL Potosi Salmiana 23.03 Destilado de Agave is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Pal’alma Ancestral SL Potosi Salmiana 23.03 Destilado de Agave
Pros
- +More affordable (£196 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £196)
Who should buy Pal’alma?
Pal’alma Ancestral SL Potosi Salmiana 23.03 Destilado de Agave suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Pal’alma Ancestral SL Potosi Salmiana 23.03 Destilado de Agave
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice