Bowmore Tempest 10 Year Old - Batch 1 vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore Tempest 10 Year Old - Batch 1
Bowmore
★ 4.17
£150
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Bowmore Tempest 10 Year Old - Batch 1 | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 56.6% |
| Age | 10 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £150 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 4.17/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore Tempest 10 Year Old - Batch 1
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Bowmore Tempest 10 Year Old - Batch 1
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 4.17).
Bowmore Tempest 10 Year Old - Batch 1 is better value at £150 vs £208.
For beginners: Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Bowmore Tempest 10 Year Old - Batch 1
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150 vs £208.33)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £150)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore Tempest 10 Year Old - Batch 1 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
Only Bowmore Tempest 10 Year Old - Batch 1
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice