Dalmore 43 Year Old 1969 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection vs Shirakawa 1958

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

Dalmore 43 Year Old 1969 (cask 1) - Constellation CollectionShirakawa 1958
DistilleryDalmoreTakara Shuzo
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.9%49%
Age43 yrNAS
Price£22499.95£23495
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 43 Year Old 1969 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Shirakawa 1958

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Dalmore 43 Year Old 1969 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Shirakawa 1958

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Shirakawa 1958 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dalmore 43 Year Old 1969 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection is better value at £22500 vs £23495.

For beginners: Dalmore 43 Year Old 1969 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 43 Year Old 1969 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection

Pros

  • +More affordable (£22499.95 vs £23495)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Shirakawa 1958

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£23495 vs £22499.95)

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 43 Year Old 1969 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Shirakawa?

Shirakawa 1958 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodToasted

Only Dalmore 43 Year Old 1969 (cask 1) - Constellation Collection

SherriedVanillaDried Fruit

Only Shirakawa 1958

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinal

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