Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) vs Pittyvaich 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Thirty (Decadent Drinks)

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

Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)Pittyvaich 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Thirty (Decadent Drinks)
DistilleryDalwhinniePittyvaich
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%44.3%
Age25 yr35 yr
Price£331.43£476.5
Rating5.00/5

Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)

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

Pittyvaich 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Thirty (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pittyvaich 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Thirty (Decadent Drinks)

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 £477.

For beginners: Pittyvaich 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Thirty (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (60/100 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 £476.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Pittyvaich 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Thirty (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 25 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£476.5 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 Pittyvaich?

Pittyvaich 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Thirty (Decadent Drinks) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Pittyvaich 35 Year Old 1990 - Whiskyland Chapter Thirty (Decadent Drinks)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitNutty

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