Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 23 (2021 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Dalwhinnie
★ 5.00
£331
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 23 (2021 Release)
Springbank
£250
| Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 23 (2021 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalwhinnie | Springbank |
| Region | Highland | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.8% | 55.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £331.43 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 23 (2021 Release)
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 23 (2021 Release)
Quick verdict
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 23 (2021 Release) is better value at £250 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)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£331.43 vs £250)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 23 (2021 Release)
Pros
- +More affordable (£250 vs £331.43)
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 Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 23 (2021 Release) 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 Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 23 (2021 Release)