Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Laurent-Perrier 2015 Vintage Champagne / Magnum
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
Laurent-Perrier 2015 Vintage Champagne / Magnum
Laurent-Perrier
£171
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Laurent-Perrier 2015 Vintage Champagne / Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Laurent-Perrier |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £171 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Laurent-Perrier 2015 Vintage Champagne / Magnum
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Laurent-Perrier 2015 Vintage Champagne / Magnum
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laurent-Perrier 2015 Vintage Champagne / Magnum is better value at £171 vs £208.
For beginners: Laurent-Perrier 2015 Vintage Champagne / Magnum 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 £171)
Laurent-Perrier 2015 Vintage Champagne / Magnum
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£171 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 Laurent-Perrier?
Laurent-Perrier 2015 Vintage Champagne / Magnum 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 Laurent-Perrier 2015 Vintage Champagne / Magnum