Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Mortlach 19 Year Old / Bot.2002 / Manager's Dram Speyside Whisky

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

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)Mortlach 19 Year Old / Bot.2002 / Manager's Dram Speyside Whisky
DistilleryDalmoreMortlach
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV42%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£715£600
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

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

Mortlach 19 Year Old / Bot.2002 / Manager's Dram Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 19 Year Old / Bot.2002 / Manager's Dram Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 19 Year Old / Bot.2002 / Manager's Dram Speyside Whisky is better value at £600 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 £600)

Mortlach 19 Year Old / Bot.2002 / Manager's Dram Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£600 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 19 Year Old / Bot.2002 / Manager's Dram Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

SherriedVanillaOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 19 Year Old / Bot.2002 / Manager's Dram Speyside Whisky

Malt ExtractToastedNutty

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