GlenDronach 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 494) - Batch 10 vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

GlenDronach 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 494) - Batch 10
GlenDronach
£115

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£124
| GlenDronach 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 494) - Batch 10 | Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenDronach | Dalmore |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.8% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £114.95 | £124.18 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
GlenDronach 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 494) - Batch 10
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
GlenDronach 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 494) - Batch 10
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).
GlenDronach 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 494) - Batch 10 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).
GlenDronach 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 494) - Batch 10
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£114.95 vs £124.18)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — 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 £114.95)
Who should buy GlenDronach?
GlenDronach 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 494) - Batch 10 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
Only GlenDronach 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 494) - Batch 10
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)