MacNaughton 4 Year Old - 1978 vs Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
MacNaughton 4 Year Old - 1978
MacNaughton
★ 4.00
£288
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Dalwhinnie
★ 5.00
£331
| MacNaughton 4 Year Old - 1978 | Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNaughton | Dalwhinnie |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Canada | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48.8% |
| Age | 4 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £288 | £331.43 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
MacNaughton 4 Year Old - 1978
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
MacNaughton 4 Year Old - 1978
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Quick verdict
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
MacNaughton 4 Year Old - 1978 is better value at £288 vs £331.
For beginners: MacNaughton 4 Year Old - 1978 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
MacNaughton 4 Year Old - 1978
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£288 vs £331.43)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 4 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£331.43 vs £288)
Who should buy MacNaughton?
MacNaughton 4 Year Old - 1978 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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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