Hanyu 1990 "The Wave" Cask 9305 vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hanyu 1990 "The Wave" Cask 9305
Hanyu
★ 5.00
£250
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Hanyu 1990 "The Wave" Cask 9305 | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hanyu | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hanyu 1990 "The Wave" Cask 9305
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Hanyu 1990 "The Wave" Cask 9305
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £250.
For beginners: Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Hanyu 1990 "The Wave" Cask 9305
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £208.33)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £249.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Hanyu?
Hanyu 1990 "The Wave" Cask 9305 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 Hanyu 1990 "The Wave" Cask 9305
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice