Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2 vs Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

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

Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
DistilleryGlen ScotiaDalmore
RegionCampbeltownHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.3%42%
Age30 yr25 yr
Price£899£715
Rating5.00/5

Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

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

Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is better value at £715 vs £899.

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

Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 25 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£899 vs £715)
  • 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 WoodVanillaHoney

Only Glen Scotia 30 Year Old - Alice Angus Spirit Safe Collection No.2

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

SherriedDried Fruit

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