Oceano Azul Square Chocolate La Cake Flavoured Tequila vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

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

Oceano Azul Square Chocolate La Cake Flavoured TequilaDalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
DistilleryOceano AzulDalmore
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£118£124.18
Rating5.00/5

Oceano Azul Square Chocolate La Cake Flavoured Tequila

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner75/100
Value40/100

Oceano Azul Square Chocolate La Cake Flavoured Tequila

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Oceano Azul Square Chocolate La Cake Flavoured Tequila is better value at £118 vs £124.

For beginners: Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Oceano Azul Square Chocolate La Cake Flavoured Tequila

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£118 vs £124.18)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£124.18 vs £118)

Who should buy Oceano?

Oceano Azul Square Chocolate La Cake Flavoured Tequila suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Chocolate

Only Oceano Azul Square Chocolate La Cake Flavoured Tequila

Fresh Fruit

Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitVanilla

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