New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01 vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01
The New Zealand Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£120
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£124
| New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01 | Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The New Zealand Whisky Company | Dalmore |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | New Zealand | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £120 | £124.18 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Quick verdict
New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01 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).
New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£120 vs £124.18)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 23 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£124.18 vs £120)
Who should buy New?
New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01 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
Both taste of
Only New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)