Dalmore 45 Year Old / 2023 Release Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

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

Dalmore 45 Year Old / 2023 Release Highland Single Malt Scotch WhiskyGlenfiddich 50 Year Old
DistilleryDalmoreGlenfiddich
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46.1%
AgeNAS50 yr
Price£16800£22799
Rating4.70/5

Dalmore 45 Year Old / 2023 Release Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

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

Dalmore 45 Year Old / 2023 Release Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Dalmore 45 Year Old / 2023 Release Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £16800 vs £22799.

For beginners: Dalmore 45 Year Old / 2023 Release Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 45 Year Old / 2023 Release Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£16800 vs £22799)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£22799 vs £16800)

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 45 Year Old / 2023 Release Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

HoneyDried Fruit

Only Dalmore 45 Year Old / 2023 Release Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

ChocolateToasted

Only Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

Old WoodVanilla

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