Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 7/2011)
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
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 7/2011)
Smögen
£108
| Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 7/2011) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Smögen |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £124.18 | £108.32 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 7/2011)
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 7/2011)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 7/2011) is better value at £108 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 £108.32)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 7/2011)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£108.32 vs £124.18)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −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 Smögen?
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 7/2011) 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 Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 (cask 7/2011)