Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022 vs Glenfiddich 18 Year Old - Ancient Reserve Decanter - Pre 2007

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

Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022Glenfiddich 18 Year Old - Ancient Reserve Decanter - Pre 2007
DistilleryDalmoreGlenfiddich
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%43%
Age18 yr18 yr
Price£299£299
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value13/100

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old - Ancient Reserve Decanter - Pre 2007

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value17/100

Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old - Ancient Reserve Decanter - Pre 2007

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old - Ancient Reserve Decanter - Pre 2007 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old - Ancient Reserve Decanter - Pre 2007 is better value at £299 vs £299.

For beginners: Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old - Ancient Reserve Decanter - Pre 2007

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 Dalmore?

Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022 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 Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old - Ancient Reserve Decanter - Pre 2007 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

Honey

Only Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022

ChocolateCooked FruitSherried

Only Glenfiddich 18 Year Old - Ancient Reserve Decanter - Pre 2007

VanillaMalt ExtractOld WoodFresh Fruit

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