Benrinnes 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 300941) (Adelphi) vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 300941) (Adelphi)
Benrinnes
£94
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£124
| Benrinnes 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 300941) (Adelphi) | Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Dalmore |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.6% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £93.95 | £124.18 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 300941) (Adelphi)
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 300941) (Adelphi)
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).
Benrinnes 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 300941) (Adelphi) is better value at £94 vs £124.
For beginners: Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 300941) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£93.95 vs £124.18)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — 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 £93.95)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 300941) (Adelphi) 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 Benrinnes 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 300941) (Adelphi)
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)