Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Arran 2004 (bottled 2014) Orkney Bere Barley Cask Strength
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
Arran 2004 (bottled 2014) Orkney Bere Barley Cask Strength
Arran
★ 5.00
£199
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Arran 2004 (bottled 2014) Orkney Bere Barley Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Arran |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 56.2% |
| Age | 23 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Arran 2004 (bottled 2014) Orkney Bere Barley Cask Strength
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Arran 2004 (bottled 2014) Orkney Bere Barley Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Arran 2004 (bottled 2014) Orkney Bere Barley Cask Strength 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
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £199)
Arran 2004 (bottled 2014) Orkney Bere Barley Cask Strength
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£199 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
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 Arran?
Arran 2004 (bottled 2014) Orkney Bere Barley Cask Strength 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
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