Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 164 vs Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 164
Blanton's
£150
Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature
Dewar's
★ 5.00
£202
| Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 164 | Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blanton's | Dewar's |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended |
| ABV | 65.2% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 25 yr |
| Price | £149.95 | £201.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 164
Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 164
Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature
Quick verdict
Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 164 is better value at £150 vs £202.
For beginners: Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 164
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£149.95 vs £201.99)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (65.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£201.99 vs £149.95)
Who should buy Blanton's?
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel - Barrel 164 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.
Who should buy Dewar's?
Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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