Aberfeldy 25 Year Old - 125th Anniversary vs Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)

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

Aberfeldy 25 Year Old - 125th AnniversaryDalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
DistilleryAberfeldyDalwhinnie
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.8%
Age25 yr25 yr
Price£450.95£331.43
Rating5.00/5

Aberfeldy 25 Year Old - 125th Anniversary

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)

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

Aberfeldy 25 Year Old - 125th Anniversary

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £451.

For beginners: Aberfeldy 25 Year Old - 125th Anniversary is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Aberfeldy 25 Year Old - 125th Anniversary

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£450.95 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 £450.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 25 Year Old - 125th Anniversary 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 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Aberfeldy 25 Year Old - 125th Anniversary

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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