Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited)
Ben Nevis
£228
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 56.6% |
| Age | 24 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £227.87 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited)
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 £228.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£227.87 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 £227.87)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Both taste of
Only Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 (cask 696) (Limited)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice