Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) vs Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Imperial
£700
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
| Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) | Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Imperial | Dalmore |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.7% | 42% |
| Age | 35 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £699.95 | £715 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) is better value at £700 vs £715.
For beginners: Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£699.95 vs £715)
Cons
- −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
- −More expensive (£715 vs £699.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) 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 Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)