The Balvenie 40 Year Old vs Dalmore 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 495) - Constellation Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Balvenie
★ 4.80
£7225
Dalmore 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 495) - Constellation Collection
Dalmore
£5995
| The Balvenie 40 Year Old | Dalmore 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 495) - Constellation Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Dalmore |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.2% | 51.2% |
| Age | 40 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £7225 | £5995 |
| Rating | 4.80/5 | — |
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Dalmore 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 495) - Constellation Collection
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Dalmore 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 495) - Constellation Collection
Quick verdict
The Balvenie 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).
Dalmore 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 495) - Constellation Collection is better value at £5995 vs £7225.
For beginners: The Balvenie 40 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£7225 vs £5995)
Dalmore 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 495) - Constellation Collection
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£5995 vs £7225)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Who should buy The?
The Balvenie 40 Year Old 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 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 495) - Constellation Collection 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.
Tasting notes
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Only The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Only Dalmore 32 Year Old 1980 (cask 495) - Constellation Collection