Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Mortlach 32 Year Old 1991 (cask 4241) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1991 (cask 4241) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Mortlach
£675
| Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | Mortlach 32 Year Old 1991 (cask 4241) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42% | 54.1% |
| Age | 25 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £715 | £675 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1991 (cask 4241) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1991 (cask 4241) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1991 (cask 4241) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) is better value at £675 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 £675)
Mortlach 32 Year Old 1991 (cask 4241) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£675 vs £715)
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
- −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 32 Year Old 1991 (cask 4241) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Only Mortlach 32 Year Old 1991 (cask 4241) - Cask Strength Collection Rare Reserve 35th Anniversary (Signatory)