Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
The Macallan
£799
| Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | The Macallan |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42% | 47.7% |
| Age | 25 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £715 | £799 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is better value at £715 vs £799.
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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£799 vs £715)
- −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 Macallan?
Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Only Macallan 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 24.127) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)