Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1323) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1323) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Glenlossie
£132
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£124
| Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1323) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenlossie | Dalmore |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.8% | 46% |
| Age | 22 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £131.74 | £124.18 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1323) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1323) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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).
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £124 vs £132.
For beginners: Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1323) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£131.74 vs £124.18)
- −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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenlossie?
Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1323) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1323) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)