Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Balvenie 15 Year Old 1995 Single Barrel (cask 9386)
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
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1995 Single Barrel (cask 9386)
Balvenie
£250
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Balvenie 15 Year Old 1995 Single Barrel (cask 9386) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Balvenie |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 47.8% |
| Age | 23 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1995 Single Barrel (cask 9386)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1995 Single Barrel (cask 9386)
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 £250.
For beginners: Balvenie 15 Year Old 1995 Single Barrel (cask 9386) 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 £250)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1995 Single Barrel (cask 9386)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£250 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 Balvenie?
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1995 Single Barrel (cask 9386) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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