Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488)
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 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488)
Benriach
£199
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Benriach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 51.1% |
| Age | 23 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £198.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) is better value at £199 vs £208.
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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £198.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£198.95 vs £208.33)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
- −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 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) 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
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