Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky - Classical Edition
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
Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky - Classical Edition
Ichiro
£199
| Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky - Classical Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Ichiro |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £124.18 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky - Classical Edition
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky - Classical Edition
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 £199.
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
Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky - Classical Edition
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 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 Ichiro's?
Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky - Classical Edition 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
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky - Classical Edition