Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryAmrutMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV62.8%56.6%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£167.47£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713) is better value at £167 vs £208.

For beginners: Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£167.47 vs £208.33)

Cons

  • High ABV (62.8%) — 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £167.47)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713) 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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)

SmokeyCooked FruitOilyMedicinal

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

ChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

Where to buy

Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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