Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque 2016 Champagne
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque 2016 Champagne
Perrier-Jouet
£170
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque 2016 Champagne | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Perrier-Jouet |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £170 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque 2016 Champagne
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque 2016 Champagne
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque 2016 Champagne is better value at £170 vs £208.
For beginners: Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque 2016 Champagne is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
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 £170)
Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque 2016 Champagne
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£170 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Perrier-Jouet?
Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque 2016 Champagne suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque 2016 Champagne