Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Yoichi Apple Brandy Cask Finish
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
Yoichi Apple Brandy Cask Finish
Nikka
★ 5.00
£299
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Yoichi Apple Brandy Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Nikka |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 47% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Yoichi Apple Brandy Cask Finish
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Yoichi Apple Brandy Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £299.
For beginners: Yoichi Apple Brandy Cask Finish is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£208.33 vs £299)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Yoichi Apple Brandy Cask Finish
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £208.33)
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 Yoichi?
Yoichi Apple Brandy Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Yoichi Apple Brandy Cask Finish