Longrow 20 Year Old Christmas 2021 - Fresh Bourbon vs Jura 30 Year Old

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

Longrow 20 Year Old Christmas 2021 - Fresh BourbonJura 30 Year Old
DistillerySpringbankJura
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%44%
Age20 yr30 yr
Price£899£699
Rating5.00/5

Longrow 20 Year Old Christmas 2021 - Fresh Bourbon

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Jura 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value7/100

Longrow 20 Year Old Christmas 2021 - Fresh Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jura 30 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £899.

For beginners: Jura 30 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Longrow 20 Year Old Christmas 2021 - Fresh Bourbon

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£899 vs £699)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Jura 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£699 vs £899)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 20 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Longrow?

Longrow 20 Year Old Christmas 2021 - Fresh Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Jura?

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

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only Longrow 20 Year Old Christmas 2021 - Fresh Bourbon

SmokeyMedicinalOilyLeathery

Only Jura 30 Year Old

Old WoodToastedHoney

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