Fanny Fougerat Sir / 50 Year Old / Type 72 Cognac / Hors Serie vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice

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

Fanny Fougerat Sir / 50 Year Old / Type 72 Cognac / Hors SerieMortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
DistilleryFanny FougeratMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%56.6%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£230£208.33
Rating5.00/5

Fanny Fougerat Sir / 50 Year Old / Type 72 Cognac / Hors Serie

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Fanny Fougerat Sir / 50 Year Old / Type 72 Cognac / Hors Serie

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).

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £208 vs £230.

For beginners: Fanny Fougerat Sir / 50 Year Old / Type 72 Cognac / Hors Serie is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Fanny Fougerat Sir / 50 Year Old / Type 72 Cognac / Hors Serie

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£230 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 £230)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Fanny?

Fanny Fougerat Sir / 50 Year Old / Type 72 Cognac / Hors Serie is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only Fanny Fougerat Sir / 50 Year Old / Type 72 Cognac / Hors Serie

LeatheryCitricHoney

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

SherriedChocolateToastedOld Wood

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