Tomatin 16 Year Old 2001 (batch 18/040) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 16 Year Old 2001 (batch 18/040) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tomatin
£104
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£124
| Tomatin 16 Year Old 2001 (batch 18/040) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Dalmore |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 46% |
| Age | 16 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £103.92 | £124.18 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 16 Year Old 2001 (batch 18/040) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Tomatin 16 Year Old 2001 (batch 18/040) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 16 Year Old 2001 (batch 18/040) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £104 vs £124.
For beginners: Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 16 Year Old 2001 (batch 18/040) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£103.92 vs £124.18)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £103.92)
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 16 Year Old 2001 (batch 18/040) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Both taste of
Only Tomatin 16 Year Old 2001 (batch 18/040) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)