Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Yoichi Rum Wood Finish (bottled 2017)
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
Yoichi Rum Wood Finish (bottled 2017)
Yoichi
£165
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Yoichi Rum Wood Finish (bottled 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Yoichi |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 46% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £165 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Yoichi Rum Wood Finish (bottled 2017)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Yoichi Rum Wood Finish (bottled 2017)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Yoichi Rum Wood Finish (bottled 2017) is better value at £165 vs £208.
For beginners: Yoichi Rum Wood Finish (bottled 2017) is more approachable (65/100 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 £165)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Yoichi Rum Wood Finish (bottled 2017)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£165 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 Yoichi?
Yoichi Rum Wood Finish (bottled 2017) 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 Yoichi Rum Wood Finish (bottled 2017)