Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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
Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
£221
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 50.2% |
| Age | 23 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £220.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £221.
For beginners: Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 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 £220.95)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£220.95 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 Irish?
Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Irish Single Malt #2 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)