Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2025 Kentucky Whisky vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2025 Kentucky WhiskyMortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryFour RosesMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%56.6%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£155£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2025 Kentucky Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2025 Kentucky Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2025 Kentucky Whisky is better value at £155 vs £208.

For beginners: Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2025 Kentucky Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2025 Kentucky Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£155 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 £155)

Who should buy Four?

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2025 Kentucky Whisky 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2025 Kentucky Whisky

VanillaHoneyCooked Fruit

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

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