Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Single Cask Single Malt Cornish Whisky, 70cl

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

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Single Cask Single Malt Cornish Whisky, 70cl
DistilleryDalmorePocketful of Stones
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£124.18£90
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Single Cask Single Malt Cornish Whisky, 70cl

Smoke64/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Single Cask Single Malt Cornish Whisky, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Single Cask Single Malt Cornish Whisky, 70cl 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 £90)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Single Cask Single Malt Cornish Whisky, 70cl

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£90 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 Pocketful?

Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Single Cask Single Malt Cornish Whisky, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedOld WoodChocolateDried FruitVanilla

Only Pocketful of Stones Hell's Stone Single Cask Single Malt Cornish Whisky, 70cl

SmokeyMalt ExtractCooked FruitToasted

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