Bowmore 16 Year Old 2003 (Release No.11697) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) vs Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 16 Year Old 2003 (Release No.11697) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Bowmore
£265
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Dalwhinnie
★ 5.00
£331
| Bowmore 16 Year Old 2003 (Release No.11697) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) | Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Dalwhinnie |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.9% | 48.8% |
| Age | 16 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £264.95 | £331.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 16 Year Old 2003 (Release No.11697) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Bowmore 16 Year Old 2003 (Release No.11697) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
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).
Bowmore 16 Year Old 2003 (Release No.11697) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) is better value at £265 vs £331.
For beginners: Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 16 Year Old 2003 (Release No.11697) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£264.95 vs £331.43)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 16 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£331.43 vs £264.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 16 Year Old 2003 (Release No.11697) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) 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
Both taste of
Only Bowmore 16 Year Old 2003 (Release No.11697) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Only Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Where to buy
Bowmore 16 Year Old 2003 (Release No.11697) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange