Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% vs Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryGlenglassaughEarly Times
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV44.8%40%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£399.95£350
Rating5.00/5

Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value13/100

Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £350 vs £400.

For beginners: Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£399.95 vs £350)

Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£350 vs £399.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenglassaugh?

Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Early?

Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedHoney

Only Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%

Old WoodNuttyCooked Fruit

Only Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

VanillaMalt Extract

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