St Magdalene 1982 / Bot.2013 / Gordon & MacPhail Rare Old Lowland Whisky vs Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
St Magdalene 1982 / Bot.2013 / Gordon & MacPhail Rare Old Lowland Whisky
St Magdalene
£1250
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£895
| St Magdalene 1982 / Bot.2013 / Gordon & MacPhail Rare Old Lowland Whisky | Glengoyne 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | St Magdalene | Glengoyne |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46.8% |
| Age | NAS | 30 yr |
| Price | £1250 | £894.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
St Magdalene 1982 / Bot.2013 / Gordon & MacPhail Rare Old Lowland Whisky
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
St Magdalene 1982 / Bot.2013 / Gordon & MacPhail Rare Old Lowland Whisky
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 30 Year Old is better value at £895 vs £1250.
For beginners: St Magdalene 1982 / Bot.2013 / Gordon & MacPhail Rare Old Lowland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
St Magdalene 1982 / Bot.2013 / Gordon & MacPhail Rare Old Lowland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£1250 vs £894.99)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy St?
St Magdalene 1982 / Bot.2013 / Gordon & MacPhail Rare Old Lowland 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 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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