Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature vs Mars Komagatake Tsunuki Aging (Bottled 2020)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature
Dewar's
★ 5.00
£202
Mars Komagatake Tsunuki Aging (Bottled 2020)
Shinshu
£293
| Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature | Mars Komagatake Tsunuki Aging (Bottled 2020) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dewar's | Shinshu |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 54% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £201.99 | £292.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature
Mars Komagatake Tsunuki Aging (Bottled 2020)
Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature
Mars Komagatake Tsunuki Aging (Bottled 2020)
Quick verdict
Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is better value at £202 vs £293.
For beginners: Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mars Komagatake Tsunuki Aging (Bottled 2020)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£292.5 vs £201.99)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Dewar's?
Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature 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.
Who should buy Mars?
Mars Komagatake Tsunuki Aging (Bottled 2020) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature
Only Mars Komagatake Tsunuki Aging (Bottled 2020)