Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling)
Amrut
★ 5.00
£170
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling) | 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 | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £169.99 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling) is better value at £170 vs £208.
For beginners: Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£169.99 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £169.99)
Who should buy Amrut?
Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling) 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
Both taste of
Only Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange