Four Roses Super Premium Platinum vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Four Roses Super Premium Platinum
Four Roses
£199
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Four Roses Super Premium Platinum | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Four Roses | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £199 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Four Roses Super Premium Platinum
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Four Roses Super Premium Platinum
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).
Four Roses Super Premium Platinum is better value at £199 vs £208.
For beginners: Four Roses Super Premium Platinum is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Four Roses Super Premium Platinum
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£199 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 £199)
Who should buy Four?
Four Roses Super Premium Platinum is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Four Roses Super Premium Platinum
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice