Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018
Veuve Clicquot
£168
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Veuve Clicquot | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £168 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 is better value at £168 vs £208.
For beginners: Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£168 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £168)
Who should buy Veuve?
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice