CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky vs Balvenie 30 Year Old

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

CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch WhiskyBalvenie 30 Year Old
DistilleryCRN57°Balvenie
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%44.2%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£4900£3192.95
Rating5.00/5

CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Balvenie 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value2/100

CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Balvenie 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Balvenie 30 Year Old is better value at £3193 vs £4900.

For beginners: Balvenie 30 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£4900 vs £3192.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Balvenie 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 CRN57°?

CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch 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 Balvenie?

Balvenie 30 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only CRN57° 57 Year Old Blended Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

CitricToastedTobacco

Only Balvenie 30 Year Old

SherriedHoneyDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

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