Red Hills Blended Scotch Whisky - 1960s vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

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

Red Hills Blended Scotch Whisky - 1960sDalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
DistilleryRed HillsDalmore
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£120£124.18
Rating5.00/5

Red Hills Blended Scotch Whisky - 1960s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Red Hills Blended Scotch Whisky - 1960s

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).

Red Hills Blended Scotch Whisky - 1960s is better value at £120 vs £124.

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

Red Hills Blended Scotch Whisky - 1960s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£120 vs £124.18)

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 £120)

Who should buy Red?

Red Hills Blended Scotch Whisky - 1960s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Only Red Hills Blended Scotch Whisky - 1960s

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToasted

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

SherriedOld WoodChocolateDried FruitVanilla

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