Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Cellar 13 vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Cellar 13
Glenmorangie
★ 5.00
£199
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£124
| Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Cellar 13 | Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | Dalmore |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £199 | £124.18 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Cellar 13
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Cellar 13
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 better value at £124 vs £199.
For beginners: Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Cellar 13
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £124.18)
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
- +More affordable (£124.18 vs £199)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Cellar 13 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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 Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Cellar 13
Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - Cellar 13
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange