Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
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
Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Ballantine's
£234
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Ballantine's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £234 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
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 £234.
For beginners: Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 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 £234)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£234 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 Ballantine's?
Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky