Dalmore 40 Year Old 1966 vs CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Dalmore 40 Year Old 1966CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryDalmoreCRN57°
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age40 yrNAS
Price£7995£6900
Rating2.67/5

Dalmore 40 Year Old 1966

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Dalmore 40 Year Old 1966

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dalmore 40 Year Old 1966 is rated higher (2.67 vs 0.00).

CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £6900 vs £7995.

For beginners: Dalmore 40 Year Old 1966 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 40 Year Old 1966

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (2.7/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£7995 vs £6900)

CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +More affordable (£6900 vs £7995)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 2.7)

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 40 Year Old 1966 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 CRN57°?

CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Dalmore 40 Year Old 1966

SherriedOld WoodVanillaHoney

Only CRN57° 70 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

CitricFresh FruitTobacco

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