Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Allt-a-Bhainne 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 10) - Cask Strength Collection New Vibrations (Signatory)

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceAllt-a-Bhainne 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 10) - Cask Strength Collection New Vibrations (Signatory)
DistilleryMortlachAllt-á-Bhainne
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.6%51.9%
Age23 yr23 yr
Price£208.33£237.35
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Allt-a-Bhainne 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 10) - Cask Strength Collection New Vibrations (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Allt-a-Bhainne 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 10) - Cask Strength Collection New Vibrations (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £237.

For beginners: Allt-a-Bhainne 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 10) - Cask Strength Collection New Vibrations (Signatory) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£208.33 vs £237.35)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Allt-a-Bhainne 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 10) - Cask Strength Collection New Vibrations (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£237.35 vs £208.33)
  • 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 Allt-a-Bhainne?

Allt-a-Bhainne 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 10) - Cask Strength Collection New Vibrations (Signatory) 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

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

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

ToastedOld Wood

Only Allt-a-Bhainne 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 10) - Cask Strength Collection New Vibrations (Signatory)

Cooked FruitHoney

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