Lark 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 1244) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lark 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 1244) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Lark Distillery
£250
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Lark 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 1244) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lark Distillery | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Australia | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £250 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Lark 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 1244) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Lark 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 1244) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
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 £250.
For beginners: Lark 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 1244) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Lark 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 1244) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£250 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 £250)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Lark?
Lark 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 1244) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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
Only Lark 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 1244) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice