Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Mortlach
£125
| Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.6% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £124.18 | £124.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£124.75 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Mortlach 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 4122) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)