Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017) vs Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017)
Port Dundas
£775
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
| Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017) | Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Dundas | Dalmore |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.6% | 42% |
| Age | 52 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £774.95 | £715 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
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 £775.
For beginners: Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (52 vs 25 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£774.95 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 Port?
Port Dundas 52 Year Old 1964 (Special Release 2017) 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 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
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