Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail vs Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2018 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Strathisla
★ 5.00
£87
Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2018 Edition)
Shinshu
£117
| Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail | Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2018 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathisla | Shinshu |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £87.07 | £116.52 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2018 Edition)
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2018 Edition)
Quick verdict
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is better value at £87 vs £117.
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 £116.52)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2018 Edition)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.52 vs £87.07)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Mars?
Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2018 Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Only Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2018 Edition)