Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-323) - World Symphony Series
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-323) - World Symphony Series
Shizuoka
£599
| Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-323) - World Symphony Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Shizuoka |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42% | 50.3% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £715 | £599 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-323) - World Symphony Series
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-323) - World Symphony Series
Quick verdict
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-323) - World Symphony Series is better value at £599 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 £599)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-323) - World Symphony Series
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£599 vs £715)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — 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 Shizuoka?
Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-323) - World Symphony Series 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
Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Only Shizuoka 2018 (bottled 2022) Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 2018-323) - World Symphony Series