Charles Heidsieck Millesime 2012 Champagne / Magnum vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Charles Heidsieck Millesime 2012 Champagne / Magnum
Charles Heidsieck
£261
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Charles Heidsieck Millesime 2012 Champagne / Magnum | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Charles Heidsieck | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £261 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Charles Heidsieck Millesime 2012 Champagne / Magnum
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Charles Heidsieck Millesime 2012 Champagne / Magnum
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 £261.
For beginners: Charles Heidsieck Millesime 2012 Champagne / Magnum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Charles Heidsieck Millesime 2012 Champagne / Magnum
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£261 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 £261)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Charles?
Charles Heidsieck Millesime 2012 Champagne / Magnum 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 Charles Heidsieck Millesime 2012 Champagne / Magnum
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice