Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Bollinger La Grande Annee Rose Champagne 2014
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
Bollinger La Grande Annee Rose Champagne 2014
Bollinger
£176
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Bollinger La Grande Annee Rose Champagne 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Bollinger |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £176 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Bollinger La Grande Annee Rose Champagne 2014
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Bollinger La Grande Annee Rose Champagne 2014
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bollinger La Grande Annee Rose Champagne 2014 is better value at £176 vs £208.
For beginners: Bollinger La Grande Annee Rose Champagne 2014 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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £176)
Bollinger La Grande Annee Rose Champagne 2014
Pros
- +More affordable (£176 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 Bollinger?
Bollinger La Grande Annee Rose Champagne 2014 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 Bollinger La Grande Annee Rose Champagne 2014