Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi)

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

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi)
DistilleryDalmoreMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV42%48%
Age25 yr33 yr
Price£715£699
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

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

Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi) is better value at £699 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)

Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£699 vs £715)
  • +Longer maturation (33 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi) 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

SherriedOld WoodHoneyDried Fruit

Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

Vanilla

Only Mortlach 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 6663) - (Adelphi)

Chocolate

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