Kanosuke Single Malt 2022 Limited Edition Japanese Single Malt Whisky vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kanosuke Single Malt 2022 Limited Edition Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Kanosuke
£150
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Kanosuke Single Malt 2022 Limited Edition Japanese Single Malt Whisky | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kanosuke | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £150 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kanosuke Single Malt 2022 Limited Edition Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Kanosuke Single Malt 2022 Limited Edition Japanese Single Malt Whisky
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).
Kanosuke Single Malt 2022 Limited Edition Japanese Single Malt Whisky is better value at £150 vs £208.
For beginners: Kanosuke Single Malt 2022 Limited Edition Japanese Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Kanosuke Single Malt 2022 Limited Edition Japanese Single Malt Whisky
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £150)
Who should buy Kanosuke?
Kanosuke Single Malt 2022 Limited Edition Japanese Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Single Malt 2022 Limited Edition Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice