Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Nagahama (cask 0137) Sake Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
Nagahama (cask 0137) Sake Cask
Nagahama
£184
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Nagahama (cask 0137) Sake Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Nagahama |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 57.5% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £184.31 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Nagahama (cask 0137) Sake Cask
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Nagahama (cask 0137) Sake Cask
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Nagahama (cask 0137) Sake Cask is better value at £184 vs £208.
For beginners: Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
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 £184.31)
Nagahama (cask 0137) Sake Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£184.31 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Nagahama?
Nagahama (cask 0137) Sake Cask 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 Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Nagahama (cask 0137) Sake Cask