Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) vs Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 12232) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Dalwhinnie
★ 5.00
£331
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 12232) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£338
| Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) | Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 12232) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalwhinnie | Douglas Laing |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.8% | 46.4% |
| Age | 25 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £331.43 | £338.46 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 12232) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 12232) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £338.
For beginners: Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015) is more approachable (55/100 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 £338.46)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 12232) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 25 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£338.46 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 Probably?
Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 12232) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Dalwhinnie 25 Year Old 1989 (Special Release 2015)
Only Probably Speyside's Finest Distillery 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 12232) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)