Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor)
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 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£130
| Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Glen Grant |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 49.6% |
| Age | 23 yr | 39 yr |
| Price | £124.18 | £129.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor)
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £124 vs £130.
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
- +More affordable (£124.18 vs £129.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (39 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£129.95 vs £124.18)
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 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor) 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 Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor)