Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.)

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

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryDalmoreThompson Bros.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%53.2%
Age23 yr19 yr
Price£124.18£120
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £120 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 £120)

Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£120 vs £124.18)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.2%) — 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 Sutherland?

Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedOld WoodChocolateDried FruitVanilla

Only Sutherland 19 Year Old 2000 (Thompson Bros.)

Malt ExtractHoneyTobacco

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