Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Imperial
£700
| Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Imperial |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42% | 42.7% |
| Age | 25 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £715 | £699.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) is better value at £700 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 £699.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£699.95 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 Imperial?
Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid) 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 Imperial 35 Year Old 1989 - Aficionado (Murray McDavid)