Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 187540) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
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
Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 187540) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Allt-á-Bhainne
£185
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 187540) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Allt-á-Bhainne |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 50.2% |
| Age | 23 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £184.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 187540) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 187540) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 187540) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £185 vs £208.
For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 187540) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is more approachable (45/100 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 £184.95)
Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 187540) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +More affordable (£184.95 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −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 Allt-á-Bhainne?
Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 187540) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 187540) - Berry Bros. & Rudd