Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Dalmore 25 Year Old (2013 Release)

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

Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)Dalmore 25 Year Old (2013 Release)
DistilleryStrathislaDalmore
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%42%
Age40 yr25 yr
Price£1299£1200
Rating5.00/5

Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner85/100
Value4/100

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2013 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2013 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2013 Release) is better value at £1200 vs £1299.

For beginners: Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

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 (£1299 vs £1200)

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2013 Release)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£1200 vs £1299)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Strathisla?

Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 (2013 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

SherriedHoney

Only Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Old WoodDried FruitTobacco

Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2013 Release)

Cooked FruitVanilla

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