Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Ballantine's
£234
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ballantine's | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £234 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
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).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £234.
For beginners: Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£234 vs £208.33)
- −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 affordable (£208.33 vs £234)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Ballantine's?
Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky 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 Ballantine's 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice