Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l
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
Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l
Willett Distillery
★ 4.14
£151
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Willett Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 56.6% | 47% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £150.77 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.14/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.14).
Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l is better value at £151 vs £208.
For beginners: Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £150.77)
Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150.77 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 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 Willett's?
Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Willett's Pot Still Reserve 1.75l