Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022 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 2022
Hibiki
£199
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022 | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hibiki | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £199 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022
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).
Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022 is better value at £199 vs £208.
For beginners: Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022
Pros
- +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 Hibiki?
Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022 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 2022
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice