Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Miltonduff 15 Year Old - Allied Distillers

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

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Miltonduff 15 Year Old - Allied Distillers
DistilleryDalmoreMiltonduff
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age23 yr15 yr
Price£124.18£99.99
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Miltonduff 15 Year Old - Allied Distillers

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miltonduff 15 Year Old - Allied Distillers

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Miltonduff 15 Year Old - Allied Distillers 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 £99.99)

Miltonduff 15 Year Old - Allied Distillers

Pros

  • +More affordable (£99.99 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 Miltonduff?

Miltonduff 15 Year Old - Allied Distillers suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedOld WoodChocolateDried FruitVanilla

Only Miltonduff 15 Year Old - Allied Distillers

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractHoneyToasted

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