Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015)
Chichibu
£299
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chichibu | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.5% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015)
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 £299.
For beginners: Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 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 £299)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Chichibu?
Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015) 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 Chichibu On The Way (bottled 2015)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice