Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 (Release No.11822) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
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
Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 (Release No.11822) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Bunnahabhain
£228
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 (Release No.11822) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 56.5% |
| Age | 23 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £227.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 (Release No.11822) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 (Release No.11822) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
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 £228.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £227.95)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 19 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 (Release No.11822) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£227.95 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 Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 (Release No.11822) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) 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
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 2001 (Release No.11822) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)