Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceRagnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac
DistilleryMortlachRagnaud Sabourin
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV56.6%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£208.33£193
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac is better value at £193 vs £208.

For beginners: Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£208.33 vs £193)

Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£193 vs £208.33)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Ragnaud?

Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac

FragantFresh FruitHoney

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