Bollinger La Grande Annee Rose Champagne 2014 vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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

Bollinger La Grande Annee Rose Champagne 2014Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryBollingerMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%56.6%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£176£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Bollinger La Grande Annee Rose Champagne 2014

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bollinger La Grande Annee Rose Champagne 2014

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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).

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)

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)

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.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Bollinger La Grande Annee Rose Champagne 2014

CitricFresh FruitFragant

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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

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