Yamazaki 18 Year Old - Limited Edition vs Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Yamazaki 18 Year Old - Limited Edition
Yamazaki
£999
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
| Yamazaki 18 Year Old - Limited Edition | Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Yamazaki | Dalmore |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 42% |
| Age | 18 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £999 | £715 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Yamazaki 18 Year Old - Limited Edition
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Yamazaki 18 Year Old - Limited Edition
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 £999.
For beginners: Yamazaki 18 Year Old - Limited Edition is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Yamazaki 18 Year Old - Limited Edition
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£999 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 Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 18 Year Old - Limited Edition 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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