Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Paul John Kanya
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
Paul John Kanya
Paul John
★ 2.67
£210
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Paul John Kanya | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Paul John |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | India |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 50% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £210 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 2.67/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Paul John Kanya
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Paul John Kanya
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.67).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £210.
For beginners: Paul John Kanya is more approachable (70/100 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 £210)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Paul John Kanya
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£210 vs £208.33)
- −Lower community rating (2.7 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 Paul?
Paul John Kanya suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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