Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice vs Oceano Azul Grim Reaper Anejo Tequila

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

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's ChoiceOceano Azul Grim Reaper Anejo Tequila
DistilleryMortlachOceano
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV56.6%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£208.33£155
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Oceano Azul Grim Reaper Anejo Tequila

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Oceano Azul Grim Reaper Anejo Tequila

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Oceano Azul Grim Reaper Anejo Tequila is better value at £155 vs £208.

For beginners: Oceano Azul Grim Reaper Anejo Tequila 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 £155)

Oceano Azul Grim Reaper Anejo Tequila

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£155 vs £208.33)

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 Oceano?

Oceano Azul Grim Reaper Anejo Tequila 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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Oceano Azul Grim Reaper Anejo Tequila

VanillaCooked Mash

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