Bruichladdich 22 Year Old - The Laddie Twenty Two vs Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bruichladdich 22 Year Old - The Laddie Twenty Two
Bruichladdich
£399
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Dalwhinnie
★ 5.00
£331
| Bruichladdich 22 Year Old - The Laddie Twenty Two | Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Dalwhinnie |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.8% |
| Age | 22 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £399 | £331.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bruichladdich 22 Year Old - The Laddie Twenty Two
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Bruichladdich 22 Year Old - The Laddie Twenty Two
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 £399.
For beginners: Bruichladdich 22 Year Old - The Laddie Twenty Two is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bruichladdich 22 Year Old - The Laddie Twenty Two
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 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 £399)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 22 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 22 Year Old - The Laddie Twenty Two suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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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