Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve vs Dalmore 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
Dalmore 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Dalmore
£920
| Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | Dalmore 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Dalmore |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 57.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £995 | £919.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Dalmore 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Dalmore 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dalmore 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £920 vs £995.
For beginners: Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£995 vs £919.95)
Dalmore 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£919.95 vs £995)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Only Dalmore 31 Year Old 1991 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)