Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
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
Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
Jameson
£150
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Jameson |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Pot Still |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve is better value at £150 vs £208.
For beginners: Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £150)
Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£150 vs £208.33)
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 Jameson?
Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.
Tasting notes
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