Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) vs Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society
DistilleryDalwhinnieSpringbank
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%54.2%
Age25 yr11 yr
Price£331.43£299
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value15/100

Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value17/100

Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society is better value at £299 vs £331.

For beginners: Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£331.43 vs £299)

Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £331.43)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water

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 Hazelburn?

Hazelburn 11 Year Old 2007 - Springbank Society suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)

Toasted

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