Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

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

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
DistilleryDalmoreEdradour
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV42%45.8%
Age25 yr27 yr
Price£715£549.95
Rating5.00/51.00/5

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value7/100

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value2/100

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) is better value at £550 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 £549.95)

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£549.95 vs £715)
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 25 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (1.0 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 Edradour?

Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) 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

SherriedOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

VanillaHoney

Only Edradour 27 Year Old 1968 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

TobaccoLeathery

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