Glenfiddich 1972 / 31 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Speyside Whisky vs Balvenie 30 Year Old

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

Glenfiddich 1972 / 31 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Speyside WhiskyBalvenie 30 Year Old
DistilleryGlenfiddichBalvenie
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%44.2%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£2750£3192.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenfiddich 1972 / 31 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Balvenie 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value2/100

Glenfiddich 1972 / 31 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Balvenie 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenfiddich 1972 / 31 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Speyside Whisky is better value at £2750 vs £3193.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 1972 / 31 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Speyside Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glenfiddich 1972 / 31 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£2750 vs £3192.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Balvenie 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£3192.95 vs £2750)

Who should buy Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 1972 / 31 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Speyside Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Balvenie?

Balvenie 30 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodHoneySherried

Only Glenfiddich 1972 / 31 Year Old / Vintage Reserve Speyside Whisky

VanillaToasted

Only Balvenie 30 Year Old

Dried FruitChocolate

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