Amrut Two Continents 4th Edition vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Amrut Two Continents 4th Edition
Amrut
£156
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Amrut Two Continents 4th Edition | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Amrut | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | India | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £156 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Amrut Two Continents 4th Edition
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Amrut Two Continents 4th Edition
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 Two Continents 4th Edition is better value at £156 vs £208.
For beginners: Amrut Two Continents 4th Edition is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Amrut Two Continents 4th Edition
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£156 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £156)
Who should buy Amrut?
Amrut Two Continents 4th Edition is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Two Continents 4th Edition
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice