Balvenie 17 Year Old 2001 (cask 9325) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Five vs Jura 30 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 17 Year Old 2001 (cask 9325) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Five
Balvenie
£800
Jura 30 Year Old
Jura
★ 5.00
£699
| Balvenie 17 Year Old 2001 (cask 9325) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Five | Jura 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Jura |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 63.5% | 44% |
| Age | 17 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £800 | £699 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 17 Year Old 2001 (cask 9325) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Five
Jura 30 Year Old
Balvenie 17 Year Old 2001 (cask 9325) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Five
Jura 30 Year Old
Quick verdict
Jura 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Jura 30 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £800.
For beginners: Jura 30 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 17 Year Old 2001 (cask 9325) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Five
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (63.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£800 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 £800)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 17 Year Old 2001 (cask 9325) - The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Five is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
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