Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail vs Reference Series II.2
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Strathisla
★ 5.00
£87
Reference Series II.2
Reference Series
★ 3.00
£104
| Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail | Reference Series II.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathisla | Reference Series |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 47.4% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £87.07 | £103.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.00/5 |
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Reference Series II.2
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Reference Series II.2
Quick verdict
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is better value at £87 vs £104.
For beginners: Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£87.07 vs £103.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Reference Series II.2
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£103.95 vs £87.07)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Strathisla?
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Reference?
Reference Series II.2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
Only Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Only Reference Series II.2