Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
Jameson
£150
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jameson | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £150 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
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).
Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve is better value at £150 vs £208.
For beginners: Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£150 vs £208.33)
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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £150)
Who should buy Jameson?
Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still 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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