Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Teaninich 21 Year Old 2004 (cask 301146) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
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
Teaninich 21 Year Old 2004 (cask 301146) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Teaninich
£118
| Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Teaninich 21 Year Old 2004 (cask 301146) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Teaninich |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 55.2% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £124.18 | £117.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Teaninich 21 Year Old 2004 (cask 301146) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Teaninich 21 Year Old 2004 (cask 301146) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teaninich 21 Year Old 2004 (cask 301146) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £118 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 £117.95)
Teaninich 21 Year Old 2004 (cask 301146) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +More affordable (£117.95 vs £124.18)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.2%) — 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 Teaninich?
Teaninich 21 Year Old 2004 (cask 301146) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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 Teaninich 21 Year Old 2004 (cask 301146) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)