Macallan 28 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 28 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
The Macallan
£850
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
| Macallan 28 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Dalmore |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.2% | 42% |
| Age | 28 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £849.95 | £715 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macallan 28 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Macallan 28 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £850.
For beginners: Macallan 28 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Macallan 28 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£849.95 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 Macallan?
Macallan 28 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
Both taste of
Only Macallan 28 Year Old - Batch 14 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)