Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs A Vibrant Affair 25 Year Old 1997 - Wemyss Malts (Benrinnes)
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
A Vibrant Affair 25 Year Old 1997 - Wemyss Malts (Benrinnes)
Benrinnes
£188
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | A Vibrant Affair 25 Year Old 1997 - Wemyss Malts (Benrinnes) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Benrinnes |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 46% |
| Age | 23 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £188.01 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
A Vibrant Affair 25 Year Old 1997 - Wemyss Malts (Benrinnes)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
A Vibrant Affair 25 Year Old 1997 - Wemyss Malts (Benrinnes)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
A Vibrant Affair 25 Year Old 1997 - Wemyss Malts (Benrinnes) is better value at £188 vs £208.
For beginners: A Vibrant Affair 25 Year Old 1997 - Wemyss Malts (Benrinnes) 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 £188.01)
A Vibrant Affair 25 Year Old 1997 - Wemyss Malts (Benrinnes)
Pros
- +More affordable (£188.01 vs £208.33)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
- +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 A?
A Vibrant Affair 25 Year Old 1997 - Wemyss Malts (Benrinnes) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only A Vibrant Affair 25 Year Old 1997 - Wemyss Malts (Benrinnes)