Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 36.62) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 36.62) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Benrinnes
£299
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Dalwhinnie
★ 5.00
£331
| Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 36.62) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Dalwhinnie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.3% | 48.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £299 | £331.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 36.62) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 36.62) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
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).
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 36.62) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £299 vs £331.
For beginners: Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 36.62) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +More affordable (£299 vs £331.43)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
- −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 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£331.43 vs £299)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 36.62) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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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Only Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 36.62) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Only Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)