Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Octomore 13.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
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
Octomore 13.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
Bruichladdich
★ 4.00
£186
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Octomore 13.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 61% |
| Age | 23 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £208.33 | £185.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Octomore 13.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Octomore 13.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Octomore 13.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley is better value at £186 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)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £185.99)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Octomore 13.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£185.99 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Octomore?
Octomore 13.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley 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 Octomore 13.3 5 Year Old - Islay Barley