Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac
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
Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac
Ragnaud Sabourin
£193
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Ragnaud Sabourin |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £193 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac is better value at £193 vs £208.
For beginners: Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac 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 £193)
Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£193 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 Ragnaud?
Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac 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 Ragnaud Sabourin No 35 Fontvieille Cognac