Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)
Amrut
£167
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Amrut | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | India | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.8% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £167.47 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)
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 Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713) is better value at £167 vs £208.
For beginners: Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£167.47 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.8%) — may need water
- −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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £167.47)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Amrut?
Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713) 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 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
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Only Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
Amrut Peated Port Pipe (cask 2713)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange