English Whisky Co. Founders Private Cellar 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 0792) Sassicaia Cask Matured vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

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

English Whisky Co. Founders Private Cellar 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 0792) Sassicaia Cask MaturedDalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
DistilleryThe English DistilleryDalmore
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV61.1%46%
Age7 yr23 yr
Price£174.01£124.18
Rating5.00/5

English Whisky Co. Founders Private Cellar 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 0792) Sassicaia Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

English Whisky Co. Founders Private Cellar 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 0792) Sassicaia Cask Matured

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).

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £124 vs £174.

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

English Whisky Co. Founders Private Cellar 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 0792) Sassicaia Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£174.01 vs £124.18)
  • 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy English?

English Whisky Co. Founders Private Cellar 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 0792) Sassicaia Cask Matured 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

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

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

Vanilla

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