Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature vs Suntory Royal Japanese Whisky

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

Dewar's 25 Year Old SignatureSuntory Royal Japanese Whisky
DistilleryDewar'sSuntory
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%43%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£201.99£150
Rating5.00/5

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value25/100

Suntory Royal Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Suntory Royal Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Suntory Royal Japanese Whisky is better value at £150 vs £202.

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

  • More expensive (£201.99 vs £150)

Suntory Royal Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £201.99)

Cons

  • 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 Suntory?

Suntory Royal Japanese Whisky 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

VanillaHoney

Only Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

Only Suntory Royal Japanese Whisky

Malt Extract

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