Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Hellyers Road Journeyman 8 Year Old Australian Single Malt Whisky

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

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Hellyers Road Journeyman 8 Year Old Australian Single Malt Whisky
DistilleryDalmoreHellyers Road
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£124.18£125
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Hellyers Road Journeyman 8 Year Old Australian Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hellyers Road Journeyman 8 Year Old Australian Single Malt Whisky

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 £125.

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

Hellyers Road Journeyman 8 Year Old Australian Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 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 Hellyers?

Hellyers Road Journeyman 8 Year Old Australian Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodDried FruitVanilla

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

SherriedChocolate

Only Hellyers Road Journeyman 8 Year Old Australian Single Malt Whisky

ToastedHoney

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