The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - 1980s vs Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - 1980s
The Glenlivet
£299
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Dalwhinnie
★ 5.00
£331
| The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - 1980s | Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Glenlivet | Dalwhinnie |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £299 | £331.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - 1980s
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - 1980s
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).
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - 1980s is better value at £299 vs £331.
For beginners: The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£299 vs £331.43)
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)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£331.43 vs £299)
Who should buy The?
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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