Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Millburn 25 Year Old 1975 - Rare Malts

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

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)Millburn 25 Year Old 1975 - Rare Malts
DistilleryDalmoreMillburn
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV42%61.9%
Age25 yr25 yr
Price£715£899
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

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

Millburn 25 Year Old 1975 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value6/100

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Millburn 25 Year Old 1975 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is better value at £715 vs £899.

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 £899)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Millburn 25 Year Old 1975 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (61.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£899 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 Millburn?

Millburn 25 Year Old 1975 - Rare Malts 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

Old WoodHoney

Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

SherriedVanillaDried Fruit

Only Millburn 25 Year Old 1975 - Rare Malts

Malt ExtractNuttyTobacco

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