Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4230549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Yamazaki 1984
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4230549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Cragganmore
£695
Yamazaki 1984
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£900
| Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4230549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Yamazaki 1984 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | Yamazaki |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.5% | 48% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £695 | £899.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4230549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Yamazaki 1984
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4230549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Yamazaki 1984
Quick verdict
Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4230549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £695 vs £900.
For beginners: Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4230549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4230549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£695 vs £899.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Yamazaki 1984
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£899.95 vs £695)
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4230549) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 1984 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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