Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
DistilleryDalmoreInchgower
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age23 yr22 yr
Price£124.18£111.05
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner75/100
Value40/100

Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £111 vs £124.

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

  • More expensive (£124.18 vs £111.05)

Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£111.05 vs £124.18)

Cons

  • 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitVanilla

Only Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

ToastedNuttyHoney

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