Carsebridge 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 89153) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Carsebridge 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 89153) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Carsebridge
£322
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Dalwhinnie
★ 5.00
£331
| Carsebridge 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 89153) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Carsebridge | Dalwhinnie |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.7% | 48.8% |
| Age | 52 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £321.95 | £331.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Carsebridge 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 89153) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Carsebridge 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 89153) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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).
Carsebridge 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 89153) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £322 vs £331.
For beginners: Carsebridge 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 89153) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Carsebridge 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 89153) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£321.95 vs £331.43)
- +Longer maturation (52 vs 25 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£331.43 vs £321.95)
Who should buy Carsebridge?
Carsebridge 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 89153) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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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Only Carsebridge 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 89153) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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