Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras vs Vallein Tercinier Lot 38 Cognac / Through The Grapevine 5.0

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

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an DorasVallein Tercinier Lot 38 Cognac / Through The Grapevine 5.0
DistilleryGlenugieVallein-Tercinier
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV52.1%40%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£899£900
Rating5.00/5

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner60/100
Value6/100

Vallein Tercinier Lot 38 Cognac / Through The Grapevine 5.0

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Vallein Tercinier Lot 38 Cognac / Through The Grapevine 5.0

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is better value at £899 vs £900.

For beginners: Vallein Tercinier Lot 38 Cognac / Through The Grapevine 5.0 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£899 vs £900)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water

Vallein Tercinier Lot 38 Cognac / Through The Grapevine 5.0

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£900 vs £899)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenugie?

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Vallein?

Vallein Tercinier Lot 38 Cognac / Through The Grapevine 5.0 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

Only Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

HoneyLeathery

Only Vallein Tercinier Lot 38 Cognac / Through The Grapevine 5.0

VanillaToasted

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