Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky

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

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky
DistilleryDalmoreGlen Flagler
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV42%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£715£699
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

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

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky is better value at £699 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 £699)

Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£699 vs £715)

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 Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

SherriedVanillaOld WoodHoneyDried Fruit

Only Glen Flagler 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Large bottle Lowland Whisky

Malt ExtractFresh FruitYeastyHay-like

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