Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Cask Finish vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Cask Finish
Miyagikyo
£250
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Cask Finish | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £250 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Cask Finish
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Cask Finish
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: Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Cask Finish is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Cask Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 Miyagikyo?
Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Cask Finish 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 Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Cask Finish
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice