Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Hazelburn 14 Year Old Christmas 2023 - Refill Sherry
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
Hazelburn 14 Year Old Christmas 2023 - Refill Sherry
Springbank
£699
| Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | Hazelburn 14 Year Old Christmas 2023 - Refill Sherry | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42% | 50.1% |
| Age | 25 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £715 | £699 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Hazelburn 14 Year Old Christmas 2023 - Refill Sherry
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Hazelburn 14 Year Old Christmas 2023 - Refill Sherry
Quick verdict
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hazelburn 14 Year Old Christmas 2023 - Refill Sherry is better value at £699 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 £699)
Hazelburn 14 Year Old Christmas 2023 - Refill Sherry
Pros
- +More affordable (£699 vs £715)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.1%) — 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 Hazelburn?
Hazelburn 14 Year Old Christmas 2023 - Refill Sherry 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 Hazelburn 14 Year Old Christmas 2023 - Refill Sherry