Dalmore 12 vs Macallan 12: What’s the Difference?

Updated June 2026.

These are two 12-year single malts, not a trophy pair. The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 US shop prints 43% / 750 ml this project. Other-market Macallan 40% lots exist A 1.5-ounce pour at 40% is one NIAAA drink; at 43% about 1.08.

Related: Glenlivet vs Macallan, single malt, Macallan hub.

Label vs pour

Language 1.5 oz drinks
Macallan Sherry Oak 12 US ~1.08
Dalmore 12 typical US 1.00
12-year statement
Other-market Macallan Read the neck

A 750 mL 40% bottle is about 17 drinks. Four 43% pours are about 4.3 drinks. Pour math: whiskey drinks.

Sources

  • usshop.themacallan.com Sherry Oak 12: 43% / 750 ml this project. Dalmore official US ABV unused typical 40%.
  • SWR 2009. NIAAA December 2025.

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