Kavalan Distillery Reserve Rum Cask (30cl) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kavalan Distillery Reserve Rum Cask (30cl)
Kavalan
£199
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Kavalan Distillery Reserve Rum Cask (30cl) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kavalan | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Taiwan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.8% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £199 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kavalan Distillery Reserve Rum Cask (30cl)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Kavalan Distillery Reserve Rum Cask (30cl)
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).
Kavalan Distillery Reserve Rum Cask (30cl) is better value at £199 vs £208.
For beginners: Kavalan Distillery Reserve Rum Cask (30cl) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Kavalan Distillery Reserve Rum Cask (30cl)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£199 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −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 £199)
Who should buy Kavalan?
Kavalan Distillery Reserve Rum Cask (30cl) 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
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