Kanosuke Artist Edition #003 vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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

Kanosuke Artist Edition #003Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryKanosukeMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%56.6%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£299£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Kanosuke Artist Edition #003

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Kanosuke Artist Edition #003

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: Kanosuke Artist Edition #003 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Kanosuke Artist Edition #003

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Kanosuke?

Kanosuke Artist Edition #003 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Kanosuke Artist Edition #003

New WoodVanillaFresh FruitYeastyMalt Extract

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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

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