Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Laballe Bas Armagnac 1980 / Bot.2023
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
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1980 / Bot.2023
Laballe
£184
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Laballe Bas Armagnac 1980 / Bot.2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Laballe |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £184 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1980 / Bot.2023
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1980 / Bot.2023
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1980 / Bot.2023 is better value at £184 vs £208.
For beginners: Laballe Bas Armagnac 1980 / Bot.2023 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 £184)
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1980 / Bot.2023
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£184 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 Laballe?
Laballe Bas Armagnac 1980 / Bot.2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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