Michel Couvreur 9 Year Old 2015 - Vin Jaune Maturation vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Michel Couvreur 9 Year Old 2015 - Vin Jaune Maturation
Michel Couvreur
£107
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£124
| Michel Couvreur 9 Year Old 2015 - Vin Jaune Maturation | Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Michel Couvreur | Dalmore |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | France | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £106.95 | £124.18 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Michel Couvreur 9 Year Old 2015 - Vin Jaune Maturation
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Michel Couvreur 9 Year Old 2015 - Vin Jaune Maturation
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).
Michel Couvreur 9 Year Old 2015 - Vin Jaune Maturation is better value at £107 vs £124.
For beginners: Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Michel Couvreur 9 Year Old 2015 - Vin Jaune Maturation
Pros
- +More affordable (£106.95 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 £106.95)
Who should buy Michel?
Michel Couvreur 9 Year Old 2015 - Vin Jaune Maturation suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Michel Couvreur 9 Year Old 2015 - Vin Jaune Maturation
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)