Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Bowmore 9 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2009
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
Bowmore 9 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2009
Bowmore
£250
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Bowmore 9 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Bowmore |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 57.1% |
| Age | 23 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Bowmore 9 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2009
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Bowmore 9 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2009
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £250.
For beginners: Bowmore 9 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2009 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £250)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore 9 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2009
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 vs £208.33)
- −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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 9 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2009 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
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Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Bowmore 9 Year Old 1999 - Fèis Ìle 2009