Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Early Times
£350
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Dalwhinnie
★ 5.00
£331
| Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Early Times | Dalwhinnie |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48.8% |
| Age | NAS | 25 yr |
| Price | £350 | £331.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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: Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 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 £350)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Early?
Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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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