Crown Royal Canadian Whisky (Boxed) - 1982 vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Crown Royal Canadian Whisky (Boxed) - 1982
Crown Royal
£120

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£124
| Crown Royal Canadian Whisky (Boxed) - 1982 | Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Crown Royal | Dalmore |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Canada | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £120 | £124.18 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Crown Royal Canadian Whisky (Boxed) - 1982
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Crown Royal Canadian Whisky (Boxed) - 1982
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Crown Royal Canadian Whisky (Boxed) - 1982 is better value at £120 vs £124.
For beginners: Crown Royal Canadian Whisky (Boxed) - 1982 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Crown Royal Canadian Whisky (Boxed) - 1982
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£120 vs £124.18)
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 £120)
Who should buy Crown?
Crown Royal Canadian Whisky (Boxed) - 1982 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.
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
Only Crown Royal Canadian Whisky (Boxed) - 1982
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)