Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Benriach 32 Year Old 1978 Tokaji Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
Benriach 32 Year Old 1978 Tokaji Finish
Benriach
£210
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Benriach 32 Year Old 1978 Tokaji Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Benriach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 50.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £209.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Benriach 32 Year Old 1978 Tokaji Finish
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Benriach 32 Year Old 1978 Tokaji Finish
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 £210.
For beginners: Benriach 32 Year Old 1978 Tokaji Finish is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
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 £209.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Benriach 32 Year Old 1978 Tokaji Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£209.95 vs £208.33)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 32 Year Old 1978 Tokaji Finish 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
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