Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky French Whisky
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
Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky French Whisky
Hautes Glaces
£177
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky French Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Hautes Glaces |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £177 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky French Whisky
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky French Whisky
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky French Whisky is better value at £177 vs £208.
For beginners: Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky French Whisky is more approachable (65/100 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 £177)
Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky French Whisky
Pros
- +More affordable (£177 vs £208.33)
Cons
- −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 Hautes?
Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky French Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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