North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
North British
£106
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£124
| North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Dalmore |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.9% | 46% |
| Age | 29 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £106 | £124.18 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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).
North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is better value at £106 vs £124.
For beginners: Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£106 vs £124.18)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 23 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — 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 £106)
Who should buy North?
North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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
Both taste of
Only North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)