Dornoch 2018 / 5 Year Old / Thompson Bros for Whisky Show 2023 Highland Whisky vs Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dornoch 2018 / 5 Year Old / Thompson Bros for Whisky Show 2023 Highland Whisky
Dornoch
£250
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Dalwhinnie
★ 5.00
£331
| Dornoch 2018 / 5 Year Old / Thompson Bros for Whisky Show 2023 Highland Whisky | Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dornoch | Dalwhinnie |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48.8% |
| Age | NAS | 25 yr |
| Price | £250 | £331.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dornoch 2018 / 5 Year Old / Thompson Bros for Whisky Show 2023 Highland Whisky
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Dornoch 2018 / 5 Year Old / Thompson Bros for Whisky Show 2023 Highland Whisky
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Quick verdict
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dornoch 2018 / 5 Year Old / Thompson Bros for Whisky Show 2023 Highland Whisky is better value at £250 vs £331.
For beginners: Dornoch 2018 / 5 Year Old / Thompson Bros for Whisky Show 2023 Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Dornoch 2018 / 5 Year Old / Thompson Bros for Whisky Show 2023 Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£250 vs £331.43)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£331.43 vs £250)
Who should buy Dornoch?
Dornoch 2018 / 5 Year Old / Thompson Bros for Whisky Show 2023 Highland 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 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
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