Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Normandin-Mercier Tres Vielle Cognac / Grande Champagne

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

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)Normandin-Mercier Tres Vielle Cognac / Grande Champagne
DistilleryDalmoreNormandin-Mercier
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV42%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£715£950
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

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

Normandin-Mercier Tres Vielle Cognac / Grande Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Normandin-Mercier Tres Vielle Cognac / Grande Champagne

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £950.

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

Normandin-Mercier Tres Vielle Cognac / Grande Champagne

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£950 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 Normandin-Mercier?

Normandin-Mercier Tres Vielle Cognac / Grande Champagne 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodHoneyDried Fruit

Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

SherriedVanilla

Only Normandin-Mercier Tres Vielle Cognac / Grande Champagne

Tobacco

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