Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Whiskey x Maison Ferrand - Collaborative Series vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Whiskey x Maison Ferrand - Collaborative SeriesMortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryBardstown Bourbon CoMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV55.9%56.6%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£153.5£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Whiskey x Maison Ferrand - Collaborative Series

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Whiskey x Maison Ferrand - Collaborative Series

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Whiskey x Maison Ferrand - Collaborative Series is better value at £154 vs £208.

For beginners: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Whiskey x Maison Ferrand - Collaborative Series is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Whiskey x Maison Ferrand - Collaborative Series

Pros

  • +More affordable (£153.5 vs £208.33)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £153.5)

Who should buy Bardstown?

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Whiskey x Maison Ferrand - Collaborative Series 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

Toasted

Only Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Whiskey x Maison Ferrand - Collaborative Series

VanillaHoneyCooked FruitNew Wood

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

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