Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne
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
Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne
Bruno Paillard
£224
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Bruno Paillard |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £224 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne
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 £224.
For beginners: Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne 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 affordable (£208.33 vs £224)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£224 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 Bruno?
Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne 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
Only Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne