Arbikie 4 Year Old Highland Rye Limited Edition vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Arbikie 4 Year Old Highland Rye Limited Edition
Arbikie
£188
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Arbikie 4 Year Old Highland Rye Limited Edition | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Arbikie | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.6% |
| Age | 4 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £187.87 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Arbikie 4 Year Old Highland Rye Limited Edition
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Arbikie 4 Year Old Highland Rye Limited 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).
Arbikie 4 Year Old Highland Rye Limited Edition is better value at £188 vs £208.
For beginners: Arbikie 4 Year Old Highland Rye Limited Edition is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Arbikie 4 Year Old Highland Rye Limited Edition
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£187.87 vs £208.33)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 4 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £187.87)
Who should buy Arbikie?
Arbikie 4 Year Old Highland Rye Limited 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 Arbikie 4 Year Old Highland Rye Limited Edition
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice