Ardbeg 1991 / Over 30 Year Old / Artist #13 / Spirits Shop Selection for LMDW Islay Whisky vs Balvenie 30 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardbeg 1991 / Over 30 Year Old / Artist #13 / Spirits Shop Selection for LMDW Islay Whisky
Ardbeg
£3200
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£3193
| Ardbeg 1991 / Over 30 Year Old / Artist #13 / Spirits Shop Selection for LMDW Islay Whisky | Balvenie 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 44.2% |
| Age | NAS | 30 yr |
| Price | £3200 | £3192.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardbeg 1991 / Over 30 Year Old / Artist #13 / Spirits Shop Selection for LMDW Islay Whisky
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Ardbeg 1991 / Over 30 Year Old / Artist #13 / Spirits Shop Selection for LMDW Islay Whisky
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 £3200.
For beginners: Balvenie 30 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg 1991 / Over 30 Year Old / Artist #13 / Spirits Shop Selection for LMDW Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£3200 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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg 1991 / Over 30 Year Old / Artist #13 / Spirits Shop Selection for LMDW Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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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