Kentucky Owl 11 Year Old Bayou Mardi Gras XO Cask vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kentucky Owl 11 Year Old Bayou Mardi Gras XO Cask
Kentucky Owl
£320
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Kentucky Owl 11 Year Old Bayou Mardi Gras XO Cask | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kentucky Owl | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.4% | 56.6% |
| Age | 11 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £319.9 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kentucky Owl 11 Year Old Bayou Mardi Gras XO Cask
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Kentucky Owl 11 Year Old Bayou Mardi Gras XO Cask
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).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £320.
For beginners: Kentucky Owl 11 Year Old Bayou Mardi Gras XO Cask is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Kentucky Owl 11 Year Old Bayou Mardi Gras XO Cask
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£319.9 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 £319.9)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Kentucky?
Kentucky Owl 11 Year Old Bayou Mardi Gras XO Cask 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.
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 Kentucky Owl 11 Year Old Bayou Mardi Gras XO Cask
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice