Kiwi & Chilli 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glenrothes) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kiwi & Chilli 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glenrothes)
Glenrothes
£225
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Kiwi & Chilli 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glenrothes) | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenrothes | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.2% | 56.6% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £224.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kiwi & Chilli 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glenrothes)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Kiwi & Chilli 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glenrothes)
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 £225.
For beginners: Kiwi & Chilli 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glenrothes) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Kiwi & Chilli 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glenrothes)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£224.95 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 £224.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Kiwi?
Kiwi & Chilli 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glenrothes) 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 Kiwi & Chilli 25 Year Old 1996 - Wemyss Malts (Glenrothes)
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice