Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017 vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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

Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryKilkerranMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.3%56.6%
Age11 yr23 yr
Price£225£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017

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).

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £225.

For beginners: Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£225 vs £208.33)
  • 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 affordable (£208.33 vs £225)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Kilkerran?

Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Kilkerran 11 Year Old - Open Day 2017

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyNew Wood

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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

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