Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky vs Glengoyne 30 Year Old

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

Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland WhiskyGlengoyne 30 Year Old
DistilleryGlenmorangieGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46.8%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£1045£894.99
Rating5.00/5

Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness76/100
Beginner70/100
Value6/100

Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glengoyne 30 Year Old is better value at £895 vs £1045.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1045 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 Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Highland Whisky

CitricFresh FruitToasted

Only Glengoyne 30 Year Old

SherriedChocolateOld Wood

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