Säntis 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

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

Säntis 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
DistillerySäntis MaltDalmore
RegionHighland
CountrySwitzerlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.4%46%
Age10 yr23 yr
Price£117.95£124.18
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Säntis 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner45/100
Value42/100

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

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

Säntis 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Säntis 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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).

Säntis 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£117.95 vs £124.18)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.4%) — may need water

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

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£124.18 vs £117.95)

Who should buy Säntis?

Säntis 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Säntis 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedFresh FruitNutty

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

SherriedOld WoodChocolateDried FruitVanilla

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