Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) vs Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryDalwhinnieEarly Times
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48.8%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£331.43£350
Rating5.00/5

Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)

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

Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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 £350.

For beginners: Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£331.43 vs £350)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£350 vs £331.43)
  • 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 Early?

Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)

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