Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018
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
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018
Veuve Clicquot
£168
| Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Veuve Clicquot |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 56.6% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £208.33 | £168 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 is better value at £168 vs £208.
For beginners: Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 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 £168)
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£168 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 Veuve?
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 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 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018