Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs The Nikka 12 Year Old World Blended Whisky
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
The Nikka 12 Year Old World Blended Whisky
Nikka
£195
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | The Nikka 12 Year Old World Blended Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Nikka |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £195 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
The Nikka 12 Year Old World Blended Whisky
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
The Nikka 12 Year Old World Blended Whisky
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Nikka 12 Year Old World Blended Whisky is better value at £195 vs £208.
For beginners: The Nikka 12 Year Old World Blended Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £195)
The Nikka 12 Year Old World Blended Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£195 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 The?
The Nikka 12 Year Old World Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only The Nikka 12 Year Old World Blended Whisky