Flor de Cana 25 Rum Single Modernist Rum vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Flor de Cana 25 Rum Single Modernist Rum
Flor de Cana
£205
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Flor de Cana 25 Rum Single Modernist Rum | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Flor de Cana | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £205 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Flor de Cana 25 Rum Single Modernist Rum
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Flor de Cana 25 Rum Single Modernist Rum
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).
Flor de Cana 25 Rum Single Modernist Rum is better value at £205 vs £208.
For beginners: Flor de Cana 25 Rum Single Modernist Rum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Flor de Cana 25 Rum Single Modernist Rum
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£205 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 £205)
Who should buy Flor?
Flor de Cana 25 Rum Single Modernist Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
Only Flor de Cana 25 Rum Single Modernist Rum
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice