Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L)

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

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L)
DistilleryDalmoreOld Quaker
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%43%
Age23 yr4 yr
Price£124.18£199
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £199.

For beginners: Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L) is more approachable (85/100 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

Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 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 Old?

Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

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

SherriedOld WoodChocolateDried Fruit

Only Old Quaker 4 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 1970s (1.13L)

HoneyFresh FruitNew WoodMalt Extract

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