Arran 2004 (bottled 2014) Orkney Bere Barley Cask Strength vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Arran 2004 (bottled 2014) Orkney Bere Barley Cask Strength
Arran
★ 5.00
£199
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Arran 2004 (bottled 2014) Orkney Bere Barley Cask Strength | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Arran | Mortlach |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.2% | 56.6% |
| Age | 10 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £199 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Arran 2004 (bottled 2014) Orkney Bere Barley Cask Strength
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Arran 2004 (bottled 2014) Orkney Bere Barley Cask Strength
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Arran 2004 (bottled 2014) Orkney Bere Barley Cask Strength is better value at £199 vs £208.
For beginners: Arran 2004 (bottled 2014) Orkney Bere Barley Cask Strength is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Arran 2004 (bottled 2014) Orkney Bere Barley Cask Strength
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£199 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £199)
Who should buy Arran?
Arran 2004 (bottled 2014) Orkney Bere Barley Cask Strength 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
Both taste of
Only Arran 2004 (bottled 2014) Orkney Bere Barley Cask Strength
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