Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2018 Release)
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
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2018 Release)
Thomas H. Handy
★ 4.00
£125
| Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2018 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Thomas H. Handy |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 46% | 64.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £124.18 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2018 Release)
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2018 Release)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £124 vs £125.
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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2018 Release)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (64.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125 vs £124.18)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Thomas?
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2018 Release) 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 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2018 Release)