Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Yamazaki 12 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
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
Yamazaki 12 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Yamazaki
£199
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Yamazaki 12 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Yamazaki |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 43% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Yamazaki 12 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Yamazaki 12 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Yamazaki 12 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition is better value at £199 vs £208.
For beginners: Yamazaki 12 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition 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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £199)
Yamazaki 12 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +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 Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 12 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition 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 Yamazaki 12 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition