Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Balblair
£160
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 56.6% |
| Age | 17 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £159.5 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
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).
Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £160 vs £208.
For beginners: Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +More affordable (£159.5 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 17 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £159.5)
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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
Only Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice