Glenburgie 36 Year Old 1980 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenburgie 36 Year Old 1980 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Glenburgie
★ 5.00
£351
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Dalwhinnie
★ 5.00
£331
| Glenburgie 36 Year Old 1980 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | Dalwhinnie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.4% | 48.8% |
| Age | 36 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £350.66 | £331.43 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenburgie 36 Year Old 1980 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Glenburgie 36 Year Old 1980 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Quick verdict
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) is better value at £331 vs £351.
For beginners: Glenburgie 36 Year Old 1980 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glenburgie 36 Year Old 1980 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 25 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£350.66 vs £331.43)
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£331.43 vs £350.66)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 36 Year Old 1980 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Dalwhinnie?
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glenburgie 36 Year Old 1980 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Only Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)