Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs GlenDronach 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 494) - Batch 10

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

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)GlenDronach 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 494) - Batch 10
DistilleryDalmoreGlenDronach
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%55.8%
Age23 yr21 yr
Price£124.18£114.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

GlenDronach 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 494) - Batch 10

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

GlenDronach 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 494) - Batch 10

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

GlenDronach 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 494) - Batch 10 is better value at £115 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 £114.95)

GlenDronach 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 494) - Batch 10

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£114.95 vs £124.18)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
  • 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 GlenDronach?

GlenDronach 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 494) - Batch 10 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedVanilla

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

Old WoodChocolateDried Fruit

Only GlenDronach 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 494) - Batch 10

Cooked FruitTobacco

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