Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Smooth Sweeter One

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

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Smooth Sweeter One
DistilleryDalmoreJon, Mark and Robbo
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£124.18£99.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Smooth Sweeter One

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Smooth Sweeter One

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Smooth Sweeter One is better value at £100 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 £99.95)

Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Smooth Sweeter One

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £124.18)

Cons

  • 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 Jon,?

Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Smooth Sweeter One suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedOld WoodChocolateDried FruitVanilla

Only Jon, Mark and Robbo's The Smooth Sweeter One

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitCooked Fruit

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