Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks) vs Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks)
Glenturret
£350
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Dalwhinnie
★ 5.00
£331
| Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks) | Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenturret | Dalwhinnie |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.5% | 48.8% |
| Age | 35 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £349.95 | £331.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks)
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks)
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: Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 25 years)
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 Glenturret?
Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks) 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.
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 Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks)
Only Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)