Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Pal’alma Ancestral SL Potosi Salmiana 23.03 Destilado de Agave

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoicePal’alma Ancestral SL Potosi Salmiana 23.03 Destilado de Agave
DistilleryMortlachPal’alma
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV56.6%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£208.33£196
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Pal’alma Ancestral SL Potosi Salmiana 23.03 Destilado de Agave

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pal’alma Ancestral SL Potosi Salmiana 23.03 Destilado de Agave

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Pal’alma Ancestral SL Potosi Salmiana 23.03 Destilado de Agave is better value at £196 vs £208.

For beginners: Pal’alma Ancestral SL Potosi Salmiana 23.03 Destilado de Agave is more approachable (65/100 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 £196)

Pal’alma Ancestral SL Potosi Salmiana 23.03 Destilado de Agave

Pros

  • +More affordable (£196 vs £208.33)

Cons

  • 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 Pal’alma?

Pal’alma Ancestral SL Potosi Salmiana 23.03 Destilado de Agave suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Pal’alma Ancestral SL Potosi Salmiana 23.03 Destilado de Agave

VegetativeCooked MashOily

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