Dalmore 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7631) - Mackillop's Choice (bottled 2014) vs Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7631) - Mackillop's Choice (bottled 2014)
Dalmore
£185
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£113
| Dalmore 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7631) - Mackillop's Choice (bottled 2014) | Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Talisker |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.2% | 57.3% |
| Age | 24 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £184.63 | £112.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7631) - Mackillop's Choice (bottled 2014)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Dalmore 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7631) - Mackillop's Choice (bottled 2014)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Quick verdict
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is better value at £113 vs £185.
For beginners: Dalmore 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7631) - Mackillop's Choice (bottled 2014) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7631) - Mackillop's Choice (bottled 2014)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£184.63 vs £112.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7631) - Mackillop's Choice (bottled 2014) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Dalmore 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 7631) - Mackillop's Choice (bottled 2014)
Only Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)