Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Glen Elgin 36 Year Old 1988 (cask 4318) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
Glen Elgin 36 Year Old 1988 (cask 4318) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Elgin
£670
| Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | Glen Elgin 36 Year Old 1988 (cask 4318) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Glen Elgin |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42% | 43.7% |
| Age | 25 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £715 | £669.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Glen Elgin 36 Year Old 1988 (cask 4318) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Glen Elgin 36 Year Old 1988 (cask 4318) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Elgin 36 Year Old 1988 (cask 4318) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £670 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 £669.5)
Glen Elgin 36 Year Old 1988 (cask 4318) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£669.5 vs £715)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Glen?
Glen Elgin 36 Year Old 1988 (cask 4318) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
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Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
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