Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 1) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 1) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Glen Garioch
£100
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£124
| Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 1) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) | Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Dalmore |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.1% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £100 | £124.18 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 1) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 1) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
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).
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 1) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) is better value at £100 vs £124.
For beginners: Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 1) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£100 vs £124.18)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.1%) — 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 £100)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 1) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & 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 Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 1) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)