Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 2000s
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 Ord 12 Year Old - 2000s
Glen Ord
★ 4.57
£100
| Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 2000s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Glen Ord |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £124.18 | £99.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.57/5 |
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 2000s
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 2000s
Quick verdict
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.57).
Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 2000s is better value at £100 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£124.18 vs £99.99)
Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 2000s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£99.99 vs £124.18)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 Ord 12 Year Old - 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 2000s