Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Parker's Heritage Collection Original Batch 13 Year Old Straight Wheat Whiskey

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceParker's Heritage Collection Original Batch 13 Year Old Straight Wheat Whiskey
DistilleryMortlachParker's Heritage
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltWheat
ABV56.6%63.4%
Age23 yr13 yr
Price£208.33£220
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Parker's Heritage Collection Original Batch 13 Year Old Straight Wheat Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Parker's Heritage Collection Original Batch 13 Year Old Straight Wheat Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £220.

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 affordable (£208.33 vs £220)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Parker's Heritage Collection Original Batch 13 Year Old Straight Wheat Whiskey

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (63.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£220 vs £208.33)
  • 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 Parker's?

Parker's Heritage Collection Original Batch 13 Year Old Straight Wheat Whiskey 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

Toasted

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

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

Only Parker's Heritage Collection Original Batch 13 Year Old Straight Wheat Whiskey

VanillaMalt ExtractHoney

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