Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select
Hibiki
★ 4.26
£199
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select | 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 | 4.26/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select
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 4.26).
Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select is better value at £199 vs £208.
For beginners: Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£199 vs £208.33)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £199)
Who should buy Hibiki?
Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select 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
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Where to buy
Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange