Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One vs Gordon & MacPhail The Dram Takers Collection Volume 1 / 6 Bottles Single Whisky

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

Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter OneGordon & MacPhail The Dram Takers Collection Volume 1 / 6 Bottles Single Whisky
DistilleryBalvenieGordon & MacPhail
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV45.9%40%
Age46 yrNAS
Price£19000£19750
Rating4.38/5

Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Gordon & MacPhail The Dram Takers Collection Volume 1 / 6 Bottles Single Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Gordon & MacPhail The Dram Takers Collection Volume 1 / 6 Bottles Single Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One is rated higher (4.38 vs 0.00).

Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One is better value at £19000 vs £19750.

For beginners: Gordon & MacPhail The Dram Takers Collection Volume 1 / 6 Bottles Single Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (4.4/5)
  • +More affordable (£19000 vs £19750)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Gordon & MacPhail The Dram Takers Collection Volume 1 / 6 Bottles Single Whisky

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£19750 vs £19000)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.4)

Who should buy Balvenie?

Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Gordon?

Gordon & MacPhail The Dram Takers Collection Volume 1 / 6 Bottles Single Whisky 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 WoodToasted

Only Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One

HoneyDried Fruit

Only Gordon & MacPhail The Dram Takers Collection Volume 1 / 6 Bottles Single Whisky

Nutty

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