Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor) vs Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
DistilleryDuncan TaylorDalmore
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV47.6%42%
Age40 yr25 yr
Price£795£715
Rating5.00/5

Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value7/100

Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £795.

For beginners: Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 25 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£795 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 Black?

Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

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

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

Only Black Bull 40 Year Old - 7th Release (Duncan Taylor)

TobaccoLeatheryNutty

Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

VanillaHoney

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