Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish WhiskeyMortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryMidletonMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeIrishSingle Malt
ABV40%56.6%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£203£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey is better value at £203 vs £208.

For beginners: Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£203 vs £208.33)

Cons

  • 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 £203)

Who should buy Midleton?

Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.

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

Toasted

Only Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release / Bot.2024 Blended Irish Whiskey

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

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