Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10283) - Old Particular (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
Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10283) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Grant
£89
| Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10283) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Glen Grant |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £124.18 | £89.28 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10283) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10283) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10283) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £89 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 £89.28)
Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10283) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£89.28 vs £124.18)
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 Glen?
Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10283) - Old Particular (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
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10283) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)