Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Few Flaming Lips Brainville Rye American Rye Whiskey

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Few Flaming Lips Brainville Rye American Rye Whiskey
DistilleryDalmoreFew
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£124.18£147
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner75/100
Value40/100

Few Flaming Lips Brainville Rye American Rye Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Few Flaming Lips Brainville Rye American Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £124 vs £147.

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Few Flaming Lips Brainville Rye American Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£147 vs £124.18)
  • 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 Few?

Few Flaming Lips Brainville Rye American Rye Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SherriedOld WoodChocolateDried FruitVanilla

Only Few Flaming Lips Brainville Rye American Rye Whiskey

CitricVegetativeToasted

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