Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Chateau Courvoisier Grande Champagne Cognac

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceChateau Courvoisier Grande Champagne Cognac
DistilleryMortlachCourvoisier
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV56.6%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£208.33£275
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Chateau Courvoisier Grande Champagne Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chateau Courvoisier Grande Champagne Cognac

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 £275.

For beginners: Chateau Courvoisier Grande Champagne Cognac is more approachable (70/100 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 £275)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Chateau Courvoisier Grande Champagne Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£275 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 Chateau?

Chateau Courvoisier Grande Champagne Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedToastedOld Wood

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

ChocolateDried Fruit

Only Chateau Courvoisier Grande Champagne Cognac

NuttyHoney

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