Amrut Greedy Angels vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Amrut Greedy Angels
Amrut
£160
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Amrut Greedy Angels | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Amrut | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | India | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 56.6% |
| Age | 8 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £159.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Amrut Greedy Angels
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Amrut Greedy Angels
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Amrut Greedy Angels is better value at £160 vs £208.
For beginners: Amrut Greedy Angels is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Amrut Greedy Angels
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£159.95 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £159.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Amrut?
Amrut Greedy Angels suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Amrut Greedy Angels
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice