Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky
Karuizawa
★ 4.50
£250
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Karuizawa | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.8% | 56.6% |
| Age | 29 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £249.86 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh 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 4.50).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £250.
For beginners: Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£249.86 vs £208.33)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 £249.86)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Karuizawa?
Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
Both taste of
Only Karuizawa 29 Year Old 1982 (cask 8529) - Noh Whisky
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice