Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947 vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947
Robert Burnett
£175
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947 | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Robert Burnett | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £175 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947
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).
Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947 is better value at £175 vs £208.
For beginners: Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£175 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −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 £175)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Robert?
Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947 is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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 Robert Burnett Old Tom Gin / Bot.1947
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice