Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) vs Glenburgie 32 Year Old 1974 - Master Blender's Selection (Ballantine's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Dalwhinnie
★ 5.00
£331
Glenburgie 32 Year Old 1974 - Master Blender's Selection (Ballantine's)
Glenburgie
£274
| Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) | Glenburgie 32 Year Old 1974 - Master Blender's Selection (Ballantine's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalwhinnie | Glenburgie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.8% | 55.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £331.43 | £274.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Glenburgie 32 Year Old 1974 - Master Blender's Selection (Ballantine's)
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Glenburgie 32 Year Old 1974 - Master Blender's Selection (Ballantine's)
Quick verdict
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenburgie 32 Year Old 1974 - Master Blender's Selection (Ballantine's) is better value at £274 vs £331.
For beginners: Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
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 £274.45)
Glenburgie 32 Year Old 1974 - Master Blender's Selection (Ballantine's)
Pros
- +More affordable (£274.45 vs £331.43)
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 32 Year Old 1974 - Master Blender's Selection (Ballantine's) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Only Glenburgie 32 Year Old 1974 - Master Blender's Selection (Ballantine's)