Dalmore 12 Year Old - 1970s vs Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 12 Year Old - 1970s
Dalmore
£299
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Dalwhinnie
★ 5.00
£331
| Dalmore 12 Year Old - 1970s | Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Dalwhinnie |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £299 | £331.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 12 Year Old - 1970s
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Dalmore 12 Year Old - 1970s
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Quick verdict
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dalmore 12 Year Old - 1970s is better value at £299 vs £331.
For beginners: Dalmore 12 Year Old - 1970s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 12 Year Old - 1970s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£299 vs £331.43)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£331.43 vs £299)
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 12 Year Old - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Dalwhinnie?
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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