Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Octomore 14.3 5 Year Old
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
Octomore 14.3 5 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 2.00
£183
| Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Octomore 14.3 5 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 61.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £124.18 | £182.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 2.00/5 |
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Octomore 14.3 5 Year Old
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Octomore 14.3 5 Year Old
Quick verdict
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £124 vs £183.
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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Octomore 14.3 5 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£182.95 vs £124.18)
- −Lower community rating (2.0 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 Octomore?
Octomore 14.3 5 Year Old 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
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Octomore 14.3 5 Year Old