Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Highland Park 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 1551) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
Highland Park 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 1551) - Mackillop's Choice
Highland Park
£707
| Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | Highland Park 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 1551) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Highland Park |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42% | 40.1% |
| Age | 25 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £715 | £706.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Highland Park 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 1551) - Mackillop's Choice
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Highland Park 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 1551) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 1551) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £707 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 £706.95)
Highland Park 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 1551) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£706.95 vs £715)
- +Longer maturation (31 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 Highland?
Highland Park 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 1551) - Mackillop's Choice 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
Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Only Highland Park 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 1551) - Mackillop's Choice