Yoichi Apple Brandy Cask Finish vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yoichi Apple Brandy Cask Finish
Nikka
★ 5.00
£299
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Yoichi Apple Brandy Cask Finish | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Nikka | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Yoichi Apple Brandy Cask Finish
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Yoichi Apple Brandy Cask Finish
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £299.
For beginners: Yoichi Apple Brandy Cask Finish is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Yoichi Apple Brandy Cask Finish
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £208.33)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £299)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Yoichi?
Yoichi Apple Brandy Cask Finish 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 Yoichi Apple Brandy Cask Finish
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice