Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

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

Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & RuddDalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
DistilleryThyDalmore
RegionHighland
CountryDenmarkScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.6%46%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£150£124.18
Rating5.00/5

Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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).

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £124 vs £150.

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

Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 vs £124.18)
  • 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Thy?

Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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 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

Only Thy 2019 (bottled 2022) (casks 175 & 258) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitYeasty

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

SherriedOld WoodChocolateDried FruitVanilla

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