Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras vs Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release)

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

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an DorasAmrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release)
DistilleryGlenugieAmrut
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIndia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.1%55%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£899£680.36
Rating5.00/5

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

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

Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release) is better value at £680 vs £899.

For beginners: Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras is more approachable (60/100 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£899 vs £680.36)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£680.36 vs £899)

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • 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 Amrut?

Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release) 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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Glenugie 30 Year Old 1980 - Deoch an Doras

Old WoodHoneyLeathery

Only Amrut 10 Year Old Greedy Angels (2019 Release)

SmokeyMalt ExtractOily

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