Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2021 vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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

Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2021Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryHibikiMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%56.6%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£299£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2021

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).

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £299.

For beginners: Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2021 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2021

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£299 vs £208.33)
  • 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 affordable (£208.33 vs £299)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Hibiki?

Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2021 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2021

FragantFresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

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