The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 vs Dalmore 19 Year Old 1992 (cask 18) - Constellation Collection

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

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018Dalmore 19 Year Old 1992 (cask 18) - Constellation Collection
DistilleryThe MacallanDalmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%53.8%
Age25 yr19 yr
Price£2750£2499.95
Rating4.91/5

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value2/100

Dalmore 19 Year Old 1992 (cask 18) - Constellation Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalmore 19 Year Old 1992 (cask 18) - Constellation Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is rated higher (4.91 vs 0.00).

Dalmore 19 Year Old 1992 (cask 18) - Constellation Collection is better value at £2500 vs £2750.

For beginners: The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 19 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£2750 vs £2499.95)

Dalmore 19 Year Old 1992 (cask 18) - Constellation Collection

Pros

  • +More affordable (£2499.95 vs £2750)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

Who should buy The?

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 19 Year Old 1992 (cask 18) - Constellation Collection 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Old WoodTobacco

Only Dalmore 19 Year Old 1992 (cask 18) - Constellation Collection

Cooked FruitVanilla

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