Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2015 vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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

Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2015Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryTelmontMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%56.6%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£156£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2015

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2015

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).

Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2015 is better value at £156 vs £208.

For beginners: Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2015 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2015

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£156 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 £156)

Who should buy Champagne?

Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2015 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 Champagne Telmont Blanc de Blancs 2015

CitricFresh FruitFragantHoney

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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

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