Haig's 15 Year Old Dimple - 1990s (1L) vs The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

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

Haig's 15 Year Old Dimple - 1990s (1L)The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
DistilleryHaigThe Epicurean
RegionOther ScotchLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV43%58.6%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£49.99£47.89
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Haig's 15 Year Old Dimple - 1990s (1L)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value100/100

Haig's 15 Year Old Dimple - 1990s (1L)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is better value at £48 vs £50.

For beginners: Haig's 15 Year Old Dimple - 1990s (1L) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Haig's 15 Year Old Dimple - 1990s (1L)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.99 vs £47.89)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£47.89 vs £49.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (58.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Haig's?

Haig's 15 Year Old Dimple - 1990s (1L) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Who should buy The?

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Haig's 15 Year Old Dimple - 1990s (1L)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokeySherriedChocolate

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