Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 2463) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 2463) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Bunnahabhain
£750
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£895
| Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 2463) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Glengoyne 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Glengoyne |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.8% | 46.8% |
| Age | 31 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £750 | £894.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 2463) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 2463) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 2463) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £750 vs £895.
For beginners: Glengoyne 30 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 2463) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£750 vs £894.99)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glengoyne 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
- −More expensive (£894.99 vs £750)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 2463) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 30 Year Old suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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