Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs FEW 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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
FEW 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
FEW Spirits
★ 5.00
£93
| Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | FEW 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | FEW Spirits |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 46% | 63.6% |
| Age | 23 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £124.18 | £92.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
FEW 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
FEW 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
FEW 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £93 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
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£124.18 vs £92.95)
FEW 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£92.95 vs £124.18)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (63.6%) — may need water
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 FEW?
FEW 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only FEW 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)