Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L) vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L)
Old Quaker
£199
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£124
| Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L) | Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Quaker | Dalmore |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 4 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £199 | £124.18 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L)
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L)
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 £199.
For beginners: Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 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 Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L) 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.
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 Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L)
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)