Yamazaki 1984 vs Glenburgie 40 Year Old 1980 (cask 15090) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Yamazaki 1984Glenburgie 40 Year Old 1980 (cask 15090) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryYamazakiGlenburgie
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%40.8%
AgeNAS40 yr
Price£899.95£729.95
Rating5.00/5

Yamazaki 1984

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value6/100

Glenburgie 40 Year Old 1980 (cask 15090) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki 1984

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenburgie 40 Year Old 1980 (cask 15090) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenburgie 40 Year Old 1980 (cask 15090) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £730 vs £900.

For beginners: Glenburgie 40 Year Old 1980 (cask 15090) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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 £729.95)

Glenburgie 40 Year Old 1980 (cask 15090) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£729.95 vs £899.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 40 Year Old 1980 (cask 15090) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodNuttySherried

Only Yamazaki 1984

VanillaToasted

Only Glenburgie 40 Year Old 1980 (cask 15090) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

OilyLeathery

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