Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2015

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceChampagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2015
DistilleryMortlachTelmont
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV56.6%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£208.33£156
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2015

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2015

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2015 is better value at £156 vs £208.

For beginners: Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2015 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 £156)

Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2015

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£156 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 Champagne?

Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2015 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 Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2015

CitricFresh FruitFragantHoney

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