Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Mosstowie 21 Year Old 1976 (cask 12887) - Signatory Vintage
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
Mosstowie 21 Year Old 1976 (cask 12887) - Signatory Vintage
Miltonduff
£799
| Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | Mosstowie 21 Year Old 1976 (cask 12887) - Signatory Vintage | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Miltonduff |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42% | 55.7% |
| Age | 25 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £715 | £799 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Mosstowie 21 Year Old 1976 (cask 12887) - Signatory Vintage
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Mosstowie 21 Year Old 1976 (cask 12887) - Signatory Vintage
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
Mosstowie 21 Year Old 1976 (cask 12887) - Signatory Vintage
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −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 Mosstowie?
Mosstowie 21 Year Old 1976 (cask 12887) - Signatory Vintage 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 Mosstowie 21 Year Old 1976 (cask 12887) - Signatory Vintage