Aultmore 18 Year Old 2006 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 18 Year Old 2006 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
Aultmore
£120
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£124
| Aultmore 18 Year Old 2006 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection | Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Dalmore |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £119.99 | £124.18 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 18 Year Old 2006 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Aultmore 18 Year Old 2006 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
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).
Aultmore 18 Year Old 2006 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection is better value at £120 vs £124.
For beginners: Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 18 Year Old 2006 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£119.99 vs £124.18)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −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 £119.99)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 18 Year Old 2006 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
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