Kentucky Owl Confiscated vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kentucky Owl Confiscated
Kentucky Owl
£150
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Kentucky Owl Confiscated | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kentucky Owl | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £149.5 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kentucky Owl Confiscated
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Kentucky Owl Confiscated
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).
Kentucky Owl Confiscated is better value at £150 vs £208.
For beginners: Kentucky Owl Confiscated is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Kentucky Owl Confiscated
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£149.5 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 £149.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Kentucky?
Kentucky Owl Confiscated suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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
Both taste of
Only Kentucky Owl Confiscated
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice