Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glentauchers 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 901120A - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

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

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Glentauchers 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 901120A - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
DistilleryDalmoreGlentauchers
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%63.2%
Age23 yr17 yr
Price£124.18£113.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glentauchers 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 901120A - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glentauchers 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 901120A - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glentauchers 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 901120A - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is better value at £114 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 £113.5)

Glentauchers 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 901120A - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Pros

  • +More affordable (£113.5 vs £124.18)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (63.2%) — 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 Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 901120A - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld WoodDried Fruit

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

ChocolateVanilla

Only Glentauchers 17 Year Old 2008 (cask 901120A - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

HoneyToasted

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