Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Suntory Kakubin Whisky - 1980s
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
Suntory Kakubin Whisky - 1980s
Suntory
★ 4.50
£240
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Suntory Kakubin Whisky - 1980s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Suntory |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £240 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Suntory Kakubin Whisky - 1980s
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Suntory Kakubin Whisky - 1980s
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £240.
For beginners: Suntory Kakubin Whisky - 1980s is more approachable (85/100 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 £240)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Suntory Kakubin Whisky - 1980s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£240 vs £208.33)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Suntory?
Suntory Kakubin Whisky - 1980s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Suntory Kakubin Whisky - 1980s