Belvedere 10 Vodka vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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

Belvedere 10 VodkaMortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryBelvedereMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%56.6%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£172£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Belvedere 10 Vodka

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Belvedere 10 Vodka

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).

Belvedere 10 Vodka is better value at £172 vs £208.

For beginners: Belvedere 10 Vodka is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Belvedere 10 Vodka

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£172 vs £208.33)

Cons

  • 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 £172)

Who should buy Belvedere?

Belvedere 10 Vodka suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Only Belvedere 10 Vodka

FragantHoneyNutty

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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

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