Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited)
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
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited)
Ben Nevis
£228
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Ben Nevis |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 45% |
| Age | 23 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £227.87 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited)
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 £228.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited) 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 affordable (£208.33 vs £227.87)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£227.87 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 Ben?
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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