Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 2162 vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 2162
Blanton's
£150
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 2162 | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blanton's | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.3% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £149.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 2162
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 2162
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).
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 2162 is better value at £150 vs £208.
For beginners: Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 2162 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 2162
Pros
- +More affordable (£149.95 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −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 £149.95)
Who should buy Blanton's?
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 2162 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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Only Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 2162
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