Dallas Dhu 1979 (bottled 2013) - Gordon & MacPhail vs Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dallas Dhu 1979 (bottled 2013) - Gordon & MacPhail
Dallas Dhu
£350
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Dalwhinnie
★ 5.00
£331
| Dallas Dhu 1979 (bottled 2013) - Gordon & MacPhail | Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dallas Dhu | Dalwhinnie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.8% |
| Age | 34 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £349.95 | £331.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dallas Dhu 1979 (bottled 2013) - Gordon & MacPhail
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Dallas Dhu 1979 (bottled 2013) - Gordon & MacPhail
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).
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) is better value at £331 vs £350.
For beginners: Dallas Dhu 1979 (bottled 2013) - Gordon & MacPhail is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Dallas Dhu 1979 (bottled 2013) - Gordon & MacPhail
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 25 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£349.95 vs £331.43)
- −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 affordable (£331.43 vs £349.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Dallas?
Dallas Dhu 1979 (bottled 2013) - Gordon & MacPhail suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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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