Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
DistilleryGlen MorayDalmore
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV44.6%46%
Age27 yr23 yr
Price£114.95£124.18
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

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).

Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) is better value at £115 vs £124.

For beginners: Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£114.95 vs £124.18)
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 23 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £114.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

VanillaOld Wood

Only Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

HoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

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