Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Benriach 29 Year Old 1984 (cask 4051) Peated, Tawny Port Cask Finish
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
Benriach 29 Year Old 1984 (cask 4051) Peated, Tawny Port Cask Finish
Benriach
£179
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Benriach 29 Year Old 1984 (cask 4051) Peated, Tawny Port Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Benriach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 50.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £178.85 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Benriach 29 Year Old 1984 (cask 4051) Peated, Tawny Port Cask Finish
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Benriach 29 Year Old 1984 (cask 4051) Peated, Tawny Port Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benriach 29 Year Old 1984 (cask 4051) Peated, Tawny Port Cask Finish is better value at £179 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 £178.85)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Benriach 29 Year Old 1984 (cask 4051) Peated, Tawny Port Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£178.85 vs £208.33)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — 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 Benriach?
Benriach 29 Year Old 1984 (cask 4051) Peated, Tawny Port Cask Finish 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
Both taste of
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Benriach 29 Year Old 1984 (cask 4051) Peated, Tawny Port Cask Finish