Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice
St. Magdalene
★ 5.00
£125
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£124
| Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice | Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | St. Magdalene | Dalmore |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.3% | 46% |
| Age | 28 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £125.45 | £124.18 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice
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 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).
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125.45 vs £124.18)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£124.18 vs £125.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linlithgow?
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice 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
Only Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)