Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Smögen Primör 3 Year Old 2010
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
Smögen Primör 3 Year Old 2010
Smögen
★ 4.75
£170
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Smögen Primör 3 Year Old 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Smögen |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 63.7% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £170.34 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.75/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Smögen Primör 3 Year Old 2010
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Smögen Primör 3 Year Old 2010
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).
Smögen Primör 3 Year Old 2010 is better value at £170 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £170.34)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Smögen Primör 3 Year Old 2010
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£170.34 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −High ABV (63.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 Smögen?
Smögen Primör 3 Year Old 2010 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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