Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne
Bruno Paillard
£224
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruno Paillard | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £224 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £224.
For beginners: Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£224 vs £208.33)
- −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 affordable (£208.33 vs £224)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Bruno?
Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne 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 Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 2009 Champagne
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice