New Riff Straight Malted Rye vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

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

New Riff Straight Malted RyeDalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
DistilleryNew RiffDalmore
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV50%46%
Age6 yr23 yr
Price£99.95£124.18
Rating5.00/5

New Riff Straight Malted Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness38/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

New Riff Straight Malted Rye

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).

New Riff Straight Malted Rye is better value at £100 vs £124.

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

New Riff Straight Malted Rye

Pros

  • +More affordable (£99.95 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 £99.95)

Who should buy New?

New Riff Straight Malted Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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

Only New Riff Straight Malted Rye

ToastedFresh FruitNuttyMalt Extract

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

SherriedOld WoodChocolateDried FruitVanilla

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