Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceOvereem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
DistilleryMortlachOvereem
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAustralia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.6%60%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£208.33£259.1
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value19/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £259.

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
  • +More affordable (£208.33 vs £259.1)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£259.1 vs £208.33)

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 Overeem?

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength) 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

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

ChocolateToastedOld Wood

Only Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

Cooked FruitLeatheryTobacco

Where to buy

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

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

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