Benriach 27 Year Old 1994 (cask 2057) Cask Edition - Oloroso Sherry Puncheon vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 27 Year Old 1994 (cask 2057) Cask Edition - Oloroso Sherry Puncheon
Benriach
£290
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Benriach 27 Year Old 1994 (cask 2057) Cask Edition - Oloroso Sherry Puncheon | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 56.6% |
| Age | 27 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £289.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 27 Year Old 1994 (cask 2057) Cask Edition - Oloroso Sherry Puncheon
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Benriach 27 Year Old 1994 (cask 2057) Cask Edition - Oloroso Sherry Puncheon
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 £290.
For beginners: Benriach 27 Year Old 1994 (cask 2057) Cask Edition - Oloroso Sherry Puncheon is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Benriach 27 Year Old 1994 (cask 2057) Cask Edition - Oloroso Sherry Puncheon
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£289.95 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 £289.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 27 Year Old 1994 (cask 2057) Cask Edition - Oloroso Sherry Puncheon 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
Only Benriach 27 Year Old 1994 (cask 2057) Cask Edition - Oloroso Sherry Puncheon
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