Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Remarkable Stills Series vs Balvenie 30 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Remarkable Stills Series
Loch Lomond
£3470
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£3193
| Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Remarkable Stills Series | Balvenie 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Balvenie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.3% | 44.2% |
| Age | 47 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £3470.19 | £3192.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Remarkable Stills Series
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Remarkable Stills Series
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Quick verdict
Balvenie 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balvenie 30 Year Old is better value at £3193 vs £3470.
For beginners: Balvenie 30 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Remarkable Stills Series
Pros
- +Longer maturation (47 vs 30 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£3470.19 vs £3192.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Remarkable Stills Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 30 Year Old 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
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