Glenturret 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 537) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) vs Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenturret 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 537) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Glenturret
£695
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
| Glenturret 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 537) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) | Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenturret | Dalmore |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.2% | 42% |
| Age | 35 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £695 | £715 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenturret 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 537) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Glenturret 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 537) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenturret 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 537) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) is better value at £695 vs £715.
For beginners: Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenturret 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 537) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£695 vs £715)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 25 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −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 £695)
Who should buy Glenturret?
Glenturret 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 537) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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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