Dalmore 18 Year Old (2024 Edition) vs Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%

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

Dalmore 18 Year Old (2024 Edition)Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
DistilleryDalmoreGlenglassaugh
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%44.8%
Age18 yr30 yr
Price£325.33£399.95
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 18 Year Old (2024 Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value13/100

Dalmore 18 Year Old (2024 Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dalmore 18 Year Old (2024 Edition) is better value at £325 vs £400.

For beginners: Dalmore 18 Year Old (2024 Edition) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 18 Year Old (2024 Edition)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£325.33 vs £399.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 18 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£399.95 vs £325.33)

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 18 Year Old (2024 Edition) 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 Glenglassaugh?

Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyOld Wood

Only Dalmore 18 Year Old (2024 Edition)

SherriedVanillaDried Fruit

Only Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%

ToastedNuttyCooked Fruit

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