Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Whiskey x Maison Ferrand - Collaborative Series
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
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Whiskey x Maison Ferrand - Collaborative Series
Bardstown Bourbon Co
£154
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Whiskey x Maison Ferrand - Collaborative Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Bardstown Bourbon Co |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 56.6% | 55.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £153.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Whiskey x Maison Ferrand - Collaborative Series
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Whiskey x Maison Ferrand - Collaborative Series
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Whiskey x Maison Ferrand - Collaborative Series is better value at £154 vs £208.
For beginners: Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (35/100 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 £153.5)
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Whiskey x Maison Ferrand - Collaborative Series
Pros
- +More affordable (£153.5 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — 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 Bardstown?
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Whiskey x Maison Ferrand - Collaborative Series 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
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Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
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