Lagavulin 22 Year Old 2000 - My Name is Whisky vs Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

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

Lagavulin 22 Year Old 2000 - My Name is WhiskyDalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
DistilleryLagavulinDalmore
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52%42%
Age22 yr25 yr
Price£1100£715
Rating5.00/5

Lagavulin 22 Year Old 2000 - My Name is Whisky

Smoke66/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

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

Lagavulin 22 Year Old 2000 - My Name is Whisky

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 £1100.

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

Lagavulin 22 Year Old 2000 - My Name is Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£1100 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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Lagavulin?

Lagavulin 22 Year Old 2000 - My Name is Whisky 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 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

Only Lagavulin 22 Year Old 2000 - My Name is Whisky

SmokeyMedicinalOilyCoal-gasKippery

Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

SherriedVanillaOld WoodHoneyDried Fruit

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