Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release vs Dalmore 40 Year Old 1966

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

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial ReleaseDalmore 40 Year Old 1966
DistilleryBladnochDalmore
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV41.2%40%
Age29 yr40 yr
Price£4995£7995
Rating5.00/52.67/5

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value1/100

Dalmore 40 Year Old 1966

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalmore 40 Year Old 1966

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.67).

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is better value at £4995 vs £7995.

For beginners: Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Dalmore 40 Year Old 1966

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 29 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£7995 vs £4995)
  • Lower community rating (2.7 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial 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.

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 40 Year Old 1966 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

SherriedOld WoodHoney

Only Bladnoch 29 Year Old - Bicentennial Release

Cooked FruitChocolate

Only Dalmore 40 Year Old 1966

VanillaToasted

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