Miyagikyo Fruity & Rich vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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

Miyagikyo Fruity & RichMortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryMiyagikyoMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55%56.6%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£150£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Miyagikyo Fruity & Rich

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Miyagikyo Fruity & Rich

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).

Miyagikyo Fruity & Rich is better value at £150 vs £208.

For beginners: Miyagikyo Fruity & Rich is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Miyagikyo Fruity & Rich

Pros

  • +More affordable (£150 vs £208.33)

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • 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 £150)

Who should buy Miyagikyo?

Miyagikyo Fruity & Rich 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 Miyagikyo Fruity & Rich

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractFragant

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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

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