Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Cragganmore 36 Year Old 1991- Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Four (Decadent Drinks)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
Cragganmore 36 Year Old 1991- Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Four (Decadent Drinks)
Cragganmore
£704
| Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | Cragganmore 36 Year Old 1991- Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Four (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Cragganmore |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42% | 51.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £715 | £703.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Cragganmore 36 Year Old 1991- Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Four (Decadent Drinks)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Cragganmore 36 Year Old 1991- Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Four (Decadent Drinks)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cragganmore 36 Year Old 1991- Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Four (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £704 vs £715.
For beginners: Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
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
- −More expensive (£715 vs £703.5)
Cragganmore 36 Year Old 1991- Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Four (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +More affordable (£703.5 vs £715)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 25 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 36 Year Old 1991- Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Four (Decadent Drinks) 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 Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Only Cragganmore 36 Year Old 1991- Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Four (Decadent Drinks)