Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks) vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks)
Decadent Drinks
£146
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£124
| Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks) | Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Decadent Drinks | Dalmore |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 46% |
| Age | 19 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £145.95 | £124.18 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks)
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks)
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).
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £124 vs £146.
For beginners: Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£145.95 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 Old?
Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks) 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 Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks)
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)