Balvenie 30 Year Old vs Dalmore 19 Year Old 1992 (cask 18) - Constellation Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£3193
Dalmore 19 Year Old 1992 (cask 18) - Constellation Collection
Dalmore
£2500
| Balvenie 30 Year Old | Dalmore 19 Year Old 1992 (cask 18) - Constellation Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Dalmore |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.2% | 53.8% |
| Age | 30 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £3192.95 | £2499.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Dalmore 19 Year Old 1992 (cask 18) - Constellation Collection
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Dalmore 19 Year Old 1992 (cask 18) - Constellation Collection
Quick verdict
Balvenie 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dalmore 19 Year Old 1992 (cask 18) - Constellation Collection is better value at £2500 vs £3193.
For beginners: Balvenie 30 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 30 Year Old
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 (£3192.95 vs £2499.95)
Dalmore 19 Year Old 1992 (cask 18) - Constellation Collection
Pros
- +More affordable (£2499.95 vs £3192.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 30 Year Old 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 19 Year Old 1992 (cask 18) - Constellation Collection 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balvenie 30 Year Old
Only Dalmore 19 Year Old 1992 (cask 18) - Constellation Collection