Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder
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
BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder
Benriach
£199
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Benriach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 46% |
| Age | 23 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder is better value at £199 vs £208.
For beginners: BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £199)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£199 vs £208.33)
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 BenRiach?
BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder