Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£124
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Dufftown
£120
| Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Dufftown |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 23 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £124.18 | £119.79 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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).
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
- −More expensive (£124.18 vs £119.79)
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£119.79 vs £124.18)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Dufftown?
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)