Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) vs Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

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

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
DistilleryEdradourDalmore
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.8%42%
Age27 yr25 yr
Price£549.95£715
Rating1.00/55.00/5

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value2/100

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value7/100

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) is better value at £550 vs £715.

For beginners: Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£549.95 vs £715)
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 25 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (1.0 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 £549.95)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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

Both taste of

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

Only Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

TobaccoLeathery

Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

VanillaHoney

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