Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One vs Royal Salute 52 Year Old / Time Series Blended Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One
Balvenie
★ 4.38
£19000
Royal Salute 52 Year Old / Time Series Blended Scotch Whisky
Royal Salute
£24000
| Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One | Royal Salute 52 Year Old / Time Series Blended Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Royal Salute |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 45.9% | 40% |
| Age | 46 yr | NAS |
| Price | £19000 | £24000 |
| Rating | 4.38/5 | — |
Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One
Royal Salute 52 Year Old / Time Series Blended Scotch Whisky
Balvenie 46 Year Old 1968 (cask 7293) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter One
Royal Salute 52 Year Old / Time Series Blended Scotch Whisky
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 £24000.
For beginners: Royal Salute 52 Year Old / Time Series Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £24000)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Royal Salute 52 Year Old / Time Series Blended Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£24000 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 Royal?
Royal Salute 52 Year Old / Time Series Blended Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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