Balvenie 15 Year Old 1995 Single Barrel (cask 9386) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1995 Single Barrel (cask 9386)
Balvenie
£250
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Balvenie 15 Year Old 1995 Single Barrel (cask 9386) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.8% | 56.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £250 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1995 Single Barrel (cask 9386)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1995 Single Barrel (cask 9386)
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 £250.
For beginners: Balvenie 15 Year Old 1995 Single Barrel (cask 9386) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1995 Single Barrel (cask 9386)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£250 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 £250)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1995 Single Barrel (cask 9386) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
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
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Only Balvenie 15 Year Old 1995 Single Barrel (cask 9386)
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