Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 186) - Witkiewicz The Artist

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceBimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 186) - Witkiewicz The Artist
DistilleryMortlachBimber
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.6%58.5%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£208.33£199
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 186) - Witkiewicz The Artist

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 186) - Witkiewicz The Artist

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 186) - Witkiewicz The Artist 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 £199)

Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 186) - Witkiewicz The Artist

Pros

  • +More affordable (£199 vs £208.33)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.5%) — 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 Bimber?

Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 186) - Witkiewicz The Artist 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

Both taste of

SherriedChocolateToastedDried Fruit

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

Old Wood

Only Bimber Shoulders of Giants (cask 186) - Witkiewicz The Artist

Nutty

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