Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot#2 / Petite Champagne

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceMaxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot#2 / Petite Champagne
DistilleryMortlachMaxime Trijol
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV56.6%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£208.33£225
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot#2 / Petite Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot#2 / Petite Champagne

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £225.

For beginners: Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot#2 / Petite Champagne 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 £225)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot#2 / Petite Champagne

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£225 vs £208.33)
  • 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 Maxime?

Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot#2 / Petite Champagne 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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot#2 / Petite Champagne

Fresh FruitVanillaLeatheryCitricHoney

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