Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£247
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.3% | 56.6% |
| Age | 33 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £247 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £247.
For beginners: Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£247 vs £208.33)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £247)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 33 Year Old 1984 (cask 2032) (Adelphi) 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