Glenturret 14 Year Old 2010 - 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.

Glenturret 14 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic CollectionDalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
DistilleryGlenturretDalmore
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%46%
Age14 yr23 yr
Price£99.99£124.18
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 14 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenturret 14 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection

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).

Glenturret 14 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection 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).

Glenturret 14 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection

Pros

  • +More affordable (£99.99 vs £124.18)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — 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 £99.99)

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 14 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection 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 Glenturret 14 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection

Malt ExtractHoneyCitricToasted

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

SherriedOld WoodChocolateDried FruitVanilla

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