Benriach 7 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 7 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Benriach
★ 4.00
£90
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£124
| Benriach 7 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Dalmore |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 64.2% | 46% |
| Age | 7 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £89.95 | £124.18 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 7 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benriach 7 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 4.00).
Benriach 7 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £90 vs £124.
For beginners: Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benriach 7 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£89.95 vs £124.18)
Cons
- −High ABV (64.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£124.18 vs £89.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 7 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
Only Benriach 7 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)