Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022 vs Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

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

Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature
DistilleryDalmoreDewar's
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%40%
Age18 yr25 yr
Price£299£201.99
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value13/100

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value25/100

Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is better value at £202 vs £299.

For beginners: Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£299 vs £201.99)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022 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 Dewar's?

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature 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

HoneySherried

Only Dalmore 18 Year Old - Pre 2022

ChocolateCooked Fruit

Only Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

Old WoodVanillaDried Fruit

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