Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Method and Madness Japanese Cedarwood Cask Finish
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
Method and Madness Japanese Cedarwood Cask Finish
Method and Madness
£90
| Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Method and Madness Japanese Cedarwood Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Method and Madness |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | Irish |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £124.18 | £89.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Method and Madness Japanese Cedarwood Cask Finish
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Method and Madness Japanese Cedarwood Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Method and Madness Japanese Cedarwood Cask Finish is better value at £90 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 £89.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Method and Madness Japanese Cedarwood Cask Finish
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£89.95 vs £124.18)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −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 Method?
Method and Madness Japanese Cedarwood Cask Finish is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Method and Madness Japanese Cedarwood Cask Finish