Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 2175
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£124
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 2175
Blanton's
£150
| Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 2175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Blanton's |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 61.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £124.18 | £149.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 2175
Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 2175
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 £150.
For beginners: Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
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
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 2175
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£149.95 vs £124.18)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Blanton's?
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 2175 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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