Dom Ruinart Rosé 2009 Champagne vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Dom Ruinart Rosé 2009 Champagne
Ruinart
£249

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Dom Ruinart Rosé 2009 Champagne | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ruinart | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £249 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dom Ruinart Rosé 2009 Champagne
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Dom Ruinart Rosé 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 £249.
For beginners: Dom Ruinart Rosé 2009 Champagne is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Dom Ruinart Rosé 2009 Champagne
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£249 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 £249)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Dom?
Dom Ruinart Rosé 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 Dom Ruinart Rosé 2009 Champagne
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice