Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) vs Carsebridge 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 74690) - Artist #7 (La Maison du Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£287
Carsebridge 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 74690) - Artist #7 (La Maison du Whisky)
Carsebridge
£242
| Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) | Carsebridge 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 74690) - Artist #7 (La Maison du Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Carsebridge |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 43% | 50.8% |
| Age | 40 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £286.95 | £241.54 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Carsebridge 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 74690) - Artist #7 (La Maison du Whisky)
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Carsebridge 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 74690) - Artist #7 (La Maison du Whisky)
Quick verdict
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Carsebridge 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 74690) - Artist #7 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £242 vs £287.
For beginners: Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£286.95 vs £241.54)
Carsebridge 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 74690) - Artist #7 (La Maison du Whisky)
Pros
- +More affordable (£241.54 vs £286.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Master?
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Who should buy Carsebridge?
Carsebridge 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 74690) - Artist #7 (La Maison du Whisky) 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
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Only Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
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