Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Tamdhu 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 12881) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£715
Tamdhu 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 12881) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tamdhu
£939
| Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) | Tamdhu 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 12881) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Tamdhu |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42% | 54.8% |
| Age | 25 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £715 | £938.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Tamdhu 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 12881) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)
Tamdhu 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 12881) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £939.
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
Tamdhu 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 12881) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£938.5 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 Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 34 Year Old 1989 (cask 12881) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
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