Johnnie Walker Explorers' Club Collection - The Spice Road vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Explorers' Club Collection - The Spice Road
Johnnie Walker
★ 4.13
£150
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£124
| Johnnie Walker Explorers' Club Collection - The Spice Road | Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Dalmore |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £150 | £124.18 |
| Rating | 4.13/5 | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Explorers' Club Collection - The Spice Road
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Johnnie Walker Explorers' Club Collection - The Spice Road
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 4.13).
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £124 vs £150.
For beginners: Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Explorers' Club Collection - The Spice Road
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £124.18)
- −Lower community rating (4.1 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 Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Explorers' Club Collection - The Spice Road suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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 Johnnie Walker Explorers' Club Collection - The Spice Road
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)