Dalmore 43 Year Old 1969 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection vs Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

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

Dalmore 43 Year Old 1969 (cask 1) - Constellation CollectionGlenfiddich 50 Year Old
DistilleryDalmoreGlenfiddich
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.9%46.1%
Age43 yr50 yr
Price£22499.95£22799
Rating4.70/5

Dalmore 43 Year Old 1969 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Dalmore 43 Year Old 1969 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is rated higher (4.70 vs 0.00).

Dalmore 43 Year Old 1969 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection is better value at £22500 vs £22799.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 43 Year Old 1969 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection

Pros

  • +More affordable (£22499.95 vs £22799)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
  • +Longer maturation (50 vs 43 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£22799 vs £22499.95)

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 43 Year Old 1969 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodVanillaDried Fruit

Only Dalmore 43 Year Old 1969 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection

SherriedToasted

Only Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

Honey

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