Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Glentauchers 18 Year Old 2006 (Cask 301042) - The Single Cask

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

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Glentauchers 18 Year Old 2006 (Cask 301042) - The Single Cask
DistilleryDalmoreGlentauchers
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%55.4%
Age23 yr18 yr
Price£124.18£168.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glentauchers 18 Year Old 2006 (Cask 301042) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glentauchers 18 Year Old 2006 (Cask 301042) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £124 vs £169.

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glentauchers 18 Year Old 2006 (Cask 301042) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£168.95 vs £124.18)
  • 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 18 Year Old 2006 (Cask 301042) - The Single Cask 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

Old Wood

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

SherriedChocolateDried FruitVanilla

Only Glentauchers 18 Year Old 2006 (Cask 301042) - The Single Cask

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

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