Glen Elgin 36 Year Old 1988 (cask 4318) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Elgin 36 Year Old 1988 (cask 4318) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Elgin
£670
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
| Glen Elgin 36 Year Old 1988 (cask 4318) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Elgin | Dalmore |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.7% | 42% |
| Age | 36 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £669.5 | £715 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Elgin 36 Year Old 1988 (cask 4318) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Glen Elgin 36 Year Old 1988 (cask 4318) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Elgin 36 Year Old 1988 (cask 4318) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £670 vs £715.
For beginners: Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glen Elgin 36 Year Old 1988 (cask 4318) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£669.5 vs £715)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
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 (£715 vs £669.5)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 36 Year Old 1988 (cask 4318) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Dalmore?
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) 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
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