Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2013 Blended Irish Whiskey vs Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

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

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2013 Blended Irish WhiskeyDalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
DistilleryMidletonDalmore
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeIrishSingle Malt
ABV40%42%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£1000£715
Rating5.00/5

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2013 Blended Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

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

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2013 Blended Irish Whiskey

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 £1000.

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

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2013 Blended Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£1000 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 Midleton?

Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2013 Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish 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

HoneyVanillaSherried

Only Midleton Very Rare / Bot.2013 Blended Irish Whiskey

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

Old WoodDried Fruit

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