Hakushu 12 Year Old vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hakushu 12 Year Old
Hakushu
★ 4.24
£150
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Hakushu 12 Year Old | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hakushu | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £149.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 4.24/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hakushu 12 Year Old
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Hakushu 12 Year Old
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 4.24).
Hakushu 12 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £208.
For beginners: Hakushu 12 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Hakushu 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£149.95 vs £208.33)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £149.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Hakushu?
Hakushu 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Hakushu 12 Year Old
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice