Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Benriach 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 6898)
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
Benriach 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 6898)
Benriach
£295
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Benriach 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 6898) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Benriach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 49.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £295.31 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Benriach 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 6898)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Benriach 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 6898)
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 £295.
For beginners: Benriach 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 6898) is more approachable (55/100 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 £295.31)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Benriach 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 6898)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£295.31 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 Benriach?
Benriach 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 6898) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice