Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique 2017 (57.1%) Taiwanese 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
Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique 2017 (57.1%) Taiwanese Whisky
Kavalan
£214
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique 2017 (57.1%) Taiwanese Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Kavalan |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £214 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique 2017 (57.1%) Taiwanese Whisky
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique 2017 (57.1%) Taiwanese 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 £214.
For beginners: Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique 2017 (57.1%) Taiwanese 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 £214)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique 2017 (57.1%) Taiwanese Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£214 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 Kavalan?
Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique 2017 (57.1%) Taiwanese 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 Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique 2017 (57.1%) Taiwanese Whisky