Mortlach 25 Year Old vs Dalmore 21 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Mortlach 25 Year OldDalmore 21 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryMortlachDalmore
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.4%43.8%
Age25 yr21 yr
Price£582.95£574.99
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value9/100

Dalmore 21 Year Old (2022 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Mortlach 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalmore 21 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mortlach 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dalmore 21 Year Old (2022 Release) is better value at £575 vs £583.

For beginners: Dalmore 21 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£582.95 vs £574.99)

Dalmore 21 Year Old (2022 Release)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£574.99 vs £582.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 25 Year Old 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 21 Year Old (2022 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

VanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Dalmore 21 Year Old (2022 Release)

SherriedDried Fruit

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