Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Anejo Tequila / 2024 Box

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceJose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Anejo Tequila / 2024 Box
DistilleryMortlachJose Cuervo
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV56.6%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£208.33£152
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Anejo Tequila / 2024 Box

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Anejo Tequila / 2024 Box

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Anejo Tequila / 2024 Box is better value at £152 vs £208.

For beginners: Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Anejo Tequila / 2024 Box 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £152)

Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Anejo Tequila / 2024 Box

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£152 vs £208.33)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Jose?

Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Anejo Tequila / 2024 Box 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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Anejo Tequila / 2024 Box

Cooked MashFresh FruitVanilla

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