Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Aultmore
£500
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Dalwhinnie
★ 5.00
£331
| Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Dalwhinnie |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 48.8% |
| Age | 38 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £499.95 | £331.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Quick verdict
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) is better value at £331 vs £500.
For beginners: Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 25 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£499.95 vs £331.43)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£331.43 vs £499.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 38 Year Old 1982 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Dalwhinnie?
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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