Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel
Colonel EH Taylor
★ 4.85
£120
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£124
| Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel | Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Colonel EH Taylor | Dalmore |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £120 | £124.18 |
| Rating | 4.85/5 | 5.00/5 |
Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel
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 4.85).
Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel 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).
Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel
Pros
- +More affordable (£120 vs £124.18)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£124.18 vs £120)
Who should buy Colonel?
Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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
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