Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014

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

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
DistilleryDalmoreGlenfiddich
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV42%43%
Age25 yr30 yr
Price£715£799
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

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

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value6/100

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is better value at £715 vs £799.

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
  • +More affordable (£715 vs £799)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 25 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£799 vs £715)

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 Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014 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

SherriedVanillaOld WoodHoneyDried Fruit

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