Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi)
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
Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£247
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Benrinnes |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 57.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £247 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £247.
For beginners: Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £247)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£247 vs £208.33)
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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi) 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