Dalwhinnie 1989

Name: Dalwhinnie 1989
Brand: Dalwhinnie
SKU: 73365
Rating: 87.77 (99 reviews)

Overall rating: 87.77/100
votes: 99

Whiskybase ID: WB73365
Category: Single Malt
Distillery: Dalwhinnie
Bottler: Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie: Diageo Special Releases 2015
Vintage: 1989
Bottled: 2015
Stated Age: 25 years old
Casktype: Bourbon Hogsheads
Number of bottles: 5916
Strength: 48.8 % Vol.
Size: 700 ml 750 ml
Barcode: 5000281042022
Added on: 19 oct 2015 9:03 am by mds51

Average value

€ 424.46

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Whisky Reviews for Dalwhinnie 1989

22 users have left a review for this whisky and scored it an average of 87.77 points

LiquidThoughts scored this whisky 91 points
02 nov 2019 10:01 am
He has surprised me extremely positive at the points here on WB, as a pre-poster has rarely written so beautiful, fresh fruits seen at the age, alcohol is virtually unnoticeable and yet he is beautiful full-bodied, great part.

Nose

Bourboncask x wasabi, grasses, zucchini, later also bright fruit to come, star fruit, apricot, some kiwi, vanilla, white chocolate, lemongrass, ginger, some heather grass

Taste

Fruity than expected, kiwi, pineapple, red and green apple, nice sparkling, biscuits, grapefruit, birch sap, tropical honey, ginger, mint, fresh banana

Finish

Grasses, malt, honey, ginger, hay, apple peel, long
Marko_I did not rate this whisky
21 feb 2017 11:31 pm
Tasty, interesting (would have surprised me too, if Diageo would fill in the series manure), Price - the series is just something for people who can afford it, for me a nice 100 € whisky.

Nose

dry, mild, aromatic-woody, some white pepper and cinnamon, a touch of boner wax, with water first green apple, hard pear, then sweet, jelly banana, above all a light scent of fresh hay

Taste

sweet, creamy, malty, Werther's real, custard, overripe banana, shortbread

Finish

medium long, warm, dry, velvety mouthfeel, mild spicy, slightly resinous-bitter
dRambo scored this whisky 90 points
03 sep 2018 11:46 pm
rarely had such a fresh malt at that age in the glass - not alcoholic - the alcohol is very well integrated - it combines the aromas of ancient malts with an initial very light accessibility and intensity on the palate - then a long warm finish

Nose

very fresh spicy aromatic citrus note, lime zest with lots of citrus oil, muesli, malt, freshly cut twigs, spices from the wood, vanilla, light heather

Taste

sweet, sour tingling, pepper, mint, ginger on the tongue - very lively, pudding, banana with chocolate, candle wax, a touch of furniture polish, slightly mineral, birch sap, grapes

Finish

very long - fresh mint and citrus fruity - fine oak without bitterness
LeChiffre scored this whisky 86 points
09 oct 2021 12:36 pm
Delicious, but not outstanding either. Sour-spicy and looks younger than 25 years. Not worth buying for me at the price.

Nose

87 87

Taste

87 87

Finish

85 85
LDB scored this whisky 87 points
23 dec 2019 7:34 am
Can't get carried away completely, there is little highland heather honey,
but a lot of citrus-based acidic spice. Overall looks younger than 25 years.

Nose

87 87

The alcohol stings a bit at first, then after a proper time in the glass, spicy-sweet-fruity aromas develop with a pronounced lemon note, which is relatively fresh, towards lemongrass.

Taste

88 88

A good thing, with warm lemon cake and a dash of extra virgin oil, a little beeswax and a pinch of white pepper. Sugared grapefruit fillets, then it turns sour.

Finish

87 87

Long, drying, the teeth become dull, age shows through here, but the tannins are without bitterness.
Tuco1972 scored this whisky 89 points
30 dec 2021 7:09 pm
Nose

89 89

Taste

90 90

Finish

88 88
The_Osprey scored this whisky 70 points
20 jun 2021 12:25 pm

Dalwhinnie 25yo (2015 Special Edition). Purchased a sample for a special occasion on the back of enjoying the standard 15 bottling. Aroma is quite grain whisky like lots of bourbon vanilla some bubblegum. No real complexity or interest. Taste is vanilla, woody, alcohol comes through quite strongly, quite hot with soft peat, bread crusts, grainy. Just very plain and I don't understand why this was chosen for a special edition. Really quite disappointing indeed. (2.9/70)
Whisky Hamster scored this whisky 88 points
10 mar 2021 7:03 pm

Very good Dalwhinnie, just falls a bit short behind the previous 25 yo Special Release.
Mapl scored this whisky 90 points
10 oct 2020 7:31 am
Nose

90 90

Taste

90 90

Finish

89 89
DocF scored this whisky 90 points
29 sep 2020 12:17 pm
Tasting:
https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/73365/dalwhinnie-1989
https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/35084/dalwhinnie-1987
https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/698/dalwhinnie-1973

Color: Pale Straw

Three dogs from the same kennel, I'm afraid the differences are not sufficiently reflected in my notes. The 89er reminds me of a 30 year old "more ordinary" Highlander (let's say Blair Athol) with extra smoke (yes, please!), It already has a lot of volume, fruits from the distillate still come through well. The 87 puts oomph, volume, depth and smoke on top. The 73er with its notes of wilderness in the far north (I love) and after almost 30 years of ripening, still bright, fresh fruits belongs to a different generation. What they all have in common is the light, sooty smoke (most pronounced with the 87) and the thick spirit (reminds me of fleshy plums, with the 89 you have to make certain tapping). 89: 90 points, 87: 92 points, 73: 93 points.

Many Thanks!

Nose

Needs some fresh air, darkens from unripe plums, porridge, dry wood and charred shavings to charred orange peel, furniture polish, candle soot and dry earth. The mortal unripe plums do not disappear completely and give the nose a special density. Fine vanilla, lilac blossom. Charred orange peel and also the porridge come alive again, malt, apple peel. Later brown bread, bitter oranges. With water: cooler, sootier, and earthier.

Taste

Malty and thick, orange peel, resin and charred rind, dry earth. Well bitter. Soot from candles, apple peels. With water: round, malty, hot-burning fire and dry earth, tree sap. Ripe apples.

Finish

Long, a lot of bitter orange jam, straw, some malt beer. Tree sap, polished oak.
craide scored this whisky 89 points
06 may 2020 7:42 pm
Great, aromatic, fresh whisky. I like it very much. In terms of price maybe a bit too high for me but otherwise great.
Almost ex-bourbon "as its best ..."

Nose

90 90

Mild, soft nose, nice slightly spicy citrus note with grassy notes of fresh hay. Peppery with fruity apples and pears, vanilla and a little honey sweetness are there, acts rather fresh, summery, light, great aroma combination in everything

Taste

90 90

Creamy, sweet and fruity appearance, lemons, vanilla, apple, pear. looks a bit drier on the palate with slightly tart raspberries and currants, plus this peppery tingle with great spicy wood aromas.

Finish

88 88

Long finish, fresh and fruity comes to an end, seasoning fades, some vanilla remains
penumbra scored this whisky 84 points
19 jan 2020 5:04 am
A mid-range bourbon that does not make mistakes

Nose

Lemon, dill, vanilla, cake, honey, cumin, caramel, coconut milk, maple sugar.

Taste

Gummy, vanilla, oak spicy, slightly bitter.

Finish

Medium, caramel, vanilla, oak.
RRR612C scored this whisky 86 points
13 dec 2019 6:31 pm
I only try the standard 15 year Dalwhinnie before this.

25 year Dalwhinnie definitely worth a try, those fresh fruit aroma is fascinating and with earthy bitterness .

Nose

86 86

Fruity such as thompson seedless grapes, asian pear,apple,
hints of honey,pine forest,metallic aroma,licorice,wasabi

Taste

86 86

Pomelo(green skin),apple,bitterness,oaky,honey,schweppes cream soda,tonic water,green herbs

Finish

85 85

Watercress with honey,pomelo(green skin),medium to long
toklian scored this whisky 89 points
25 sep 2019 1:12 pm

N21 P23 F23 B22
alex..w..fan scored this whisky 89 points
25 sep 2019 10:29 am

21 23 23 22 89
KonstUA scored this whisky 84 points
11 sep 2019 9:52 am

Nose 22, taste 20.5, finish 21, balance 20.5
ConvalRen scored this whisky 84 points
14 aug 2019 7:07 pm
This is just one dalwhinnie that I can accept over 80. The 15 and Winters gold was so atrocious. Coloured, caramel and chill filtered? Highly possible.

Nose

86 86

Taste

82 82

Finish

84 84
schengel10 scored this whisky 86 points
10 mar 2019 6:49 pm
A complex, very good Highlander - but at a completely overpriced price!

Nose

slight fruit flavors (apples, pears), a little vanilla, caramel;

Taste

a powerful strong fresh onset, citrus fruit, bourbon vanilla, sweetness (honey), creamy, multi-layered;

Finish

medium-length slightly bitter finish; long spicy finish;
The Prophet scored this whisky 91 points
10 jan 2019 1:23 pm

a very unique taste. Really very discreet in attack but then reveals itself. A very marked apricot. Very vertical aroma, almost spicy. Nice length in the mouth.
gallfux did not rate this whisky
04 dec 2018 7:23 pm
For a 25 year old pretty fresh and sparkling. But that's not meant to be negative. He has something. But of course it's a bit different than you imagine. I like that but pretty well.

Nose

Surprisingly fresh with spice. Unsweetened lemon tea. Lemon balm. Fresh sawdust. Wet leaves and flower meadow. Apple (green to possibly yellow). Also a reminder of carrot salad with apple. Pear dish. Suggested cereals. Some tree bark.

Taste

At first relatively creamy and sweet. Flowerhoney. Vanilla semolina pudding. Then it tingles but reasonably strong. It gets more sour. Lemon shower rods. Haribo sour chips. Now the oak starts. Even so a herbal note comes.

Finish

The sour citrus and the tingling still remains. Tonic Water. In addition, the oak makes the whole thing a bit drier.
SilvanoS scored this whisky 90 points
02 sep 2018 11:37 pm
Nose

Very fresh and elegant; apples and pears, honey and pollen, some notes of green tea. Very clean, with nearly no oak influence. This may sound boring, but it’s quite interesting. Close to the 15 year old (OB) but cleaner and fresher and more intense.

Taste

Creamy and oily impact, very fresh. White fruits and some white chocolate. Honey and spices emerge.

Finish

More on the spicy site now and not as fresh as the nose suggested. It fades away with a spicy note at the tongue and the throat.

I can understand that some people may find this one boring because of its clean and fresh character. But if you like the 15 year old (OB) you will love this one (but obiviously not the price) .
GLEN MAUR scored this whisky 87 points
24 apr 2017 7:29 am
- Nose
  
  88 88
- Taste
  
  84 84
- Finish
  
  88 88

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