Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Tullibardine 28 Year Old 1993 (Thompson Bros.) (47.6%)

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

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Tullibardine 28 Year Old 1993 (Thompson Bros.) (47.6%)
DistilleryDalmoreTullibardine
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%47.6%
Age23 yr28 yr
Price£124.18£184.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tullibardine 28 Year Old 1993 (Thompson Bros.) (47.6%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 28 Year Old 1993 (Thompson Bros.) (47.6%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £124 vs £185.

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

Tullibardine 28 Year Old 1993 (Thompson Bros.) (47.6%)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 23 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£184.95 vs £124.18)
  • 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 28 Year Old 1993 (Thompson Bros.) (47.6%) 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

Both taste of

SherriedOld WoodDried Fruit

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

ChocolateVanilla

Only Tullibardine 28 Year Old 1993 (Thompson Bros.) (47.6%)

HoneyTobacco

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