Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey
Bushmills
£250
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Irish | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £250 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey
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 £250.
For beginners: Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£250 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 £250)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.
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 Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
Bushmills 1608 / 400th Anniversary Blended Irish Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange