Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Spirit of Hven Urania Swedish Whisky Swedish Single Malt Whisky

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceSpirit of Hven Urania Swedish Whisky Swedish Single Malt Whisky
DistilleryMortlachSpirit of Hven
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV56.6%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£208.33£152
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

Spirit of Hven Urania Swedish Whisky Swedish Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Spirit of Hven Urania Swedish Whisky Swedish Single Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Spirit of Hven Urania Swedish Whisky Swedish Single Malt Whisky is better value at £152 vs £208.

For beginners: Spirit of Hven Urania Swedish Whisky Swedish Single Malt Whisky 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £152)

Spirit of Hven Urania Swedish Whisky Swedish Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +More affordable (£152 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 Spirit?

Spirit of Hven Urania Swedish Whisky Swedish Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Spirit of Hven Urania Swedish Whisky Swedish Single Malt Whisky

Malt ExtractFresh FruitFragantYeasty

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