Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022
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
Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022
Mars
£177
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Mars |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 52% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £177.17 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022 is better value at £177 vs £208.
For beginners: Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022 is more approachable (60/100 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 £177.17)
Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£177.17 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — 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 Mars?
Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022 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
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022