Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection vs Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

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

Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation CollectionGlenfiddich 50 Year Old
DistilleryDalmoreGlenfiddich
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV41.7%46.1%
Age45 yr50 yr
Price£22999.95£22799
Rating4.70/5

Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is rated higher (4.70 vs 0.00).

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is better value at £22799 vs £23000.

For beginners: Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£22999.95 vs £22799)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
  • +More affordable (£22799 vs £22999.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection 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 Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaOld WoodHoney

Only Dalmore 45 Year Old 1966 (cask 7) - Constellation Collection

SherriedToasted

Only Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

Dried Fruit

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