Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Dalwhinnie
★ 5.00
£331
Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks)
Glenturret
£350
| Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) | Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalwhinnie | Glenturret |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.8% | 41.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £331.43 | £349.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks)
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks)
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: Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (85/100 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 £349.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£349.95 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 Glenturret?
Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Only Glenturret 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Nine (Decadent Drinks)