Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2018 Release) vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2018 Release)
Thomas H. Handy
★ 4.00
£125
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£124
| Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2018 Release) | Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thomas H. Handy | Dalmore |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 64.4% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £125 | £124.18 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2018 Release)
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2018 Release)
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 4.00).
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £124 vs £125.
For beginners: Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2018 Release)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (64.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125 vs £124.18)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Thomas?
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2018 Release) 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 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2018 Release)
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)