Benriach 32 Year Old 1978 Tokaji Finish vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 32 Year Old 1978 Tokaji Finish
Benriach
£210
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Benriach 32 Year Old 1978 Tokaji Finish | 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 | 50.4% | 56.6% |
| Age | 32 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £209.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 32 Year Old 1978 Tokaji Finish
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Benriach 32 Year Old 1978 Tokaji Finish
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 £210.
For beginners: Benriach 32 Year Old 1978 Tokaji Finish is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Benriach 32 Year Old 1978 Tokaji Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£209.95 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 £209.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 32 Year Old 1978 Tokaji Finish 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
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