Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b
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
Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b
Nevada H&C
£165
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Nevada H&C |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 56.6% | 57.6% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £165 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b is better value at £165 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £165)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£165 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
- −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 Smoke?
Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b 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 Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 141b