Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto vs Jura 30 Year Old

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

Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma MakotoJura 30 Year Old
DistilleryGlenmorangieJura
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%44%
Age23 yr30 yr
Price£964.5£699
Rating5.00/5

Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Jura 30 Year Old

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

Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto

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 £965.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£964.5 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 £964.5)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 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 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

Honey

Only Glenmorangie 23 Year Old - Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto

Fresh FruitFragantMalt Extract

Only Jura 30 Year Old

Old WoodToastedDried Fruit

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