Miyagikyo 10 Year Old vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miyagikyo 10 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£160
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Miyagikyo 10 Year Old | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 56.6% |
| Age | 10 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £159.95 | £208.33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Miyagikyo 10 Year Old
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Miyagikyo 10 Year Old
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Miyagikyo 10 Year Old is better value at £160 vs £208.
For beginners: Miyagikyo 10 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Miyagikyo 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£159.95 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £159.95)
Who should buy Miyagikyo?
Miyagikyo 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Only Miyagikyo 10 Year Old
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice