Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Tapatio Excelencia Gran Reserva Extra Anejo Tequila
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
Tapatio Excelencia Gran Reserva Extra Anejo Tequila
Tapatio
£202
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Tapatio Excelencia Gran Reserva Extra Anejo Tequila | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Tapatio |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £202 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Tapatio Excelencia Gran Reserva Extra Anejo Tequila
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Tapatio Excelencia Gran Reserva Extra Anejo Tequila
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tapatio Excelencia Gran Reserva Extra Anejo Tequila is better value at £202 vs £208.
For beginners: Tapatio Excelencia Gran Reserva Extra Anejo Tequila 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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £202)
Tapatio Excelencia Gran Reserva Extra Anejo Tequila
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£202 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Tapatio?
Tapatio Excelencia Gran Reserva Extra Anejo Tequila 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
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