Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Pal’alma Lechon Mole Rojo 18.06 Destilado de Agave
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
Pal’alma Lechon Mole Rojo 18.06 Destilado de Agave
Pal’alma
£258
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Pal’alma Lechon Mole Rojo 18.06 Destilado de Agave | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Pal’alma |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £258 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pal’alma Lechon Mole Rojo 18.06 Destilado de Agave
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pal’alma Lechon Mole Rojo 18.06 Destilado de Agave
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 £258.
For beginners: Pal’alma Lechon Mole Rojo 18.06 Destilado de Agave 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 £258)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Pal’alma Lechon Mole Rojo 18.06 Destilado de Agave
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£258 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 Pal’alma?
Pal’alma Lechon Mole Rojo 18.06 Destilado de Agave suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Pal’alma Lechon Mole Rojo 18.06 Destilado de Agave