Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) vs Jura 30 Year Old

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

Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)Jura 30 Year Old
DistilleryBowmoreJura
RegionIslayIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.8%44%
Age20 yr30 yr
Price£683.71£699
Rating5.00/5

Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Jura 30 Year Old

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

Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £684 vs £699.

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

Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£683.71 vs £699)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Jura 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 20 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£699 vs £683.71)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Bowmore 20 Year Old 2001 (cask 102) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)

SmokeySherriedChocolate

Only Jura 30 Year Old

Old WoodHoneyDried Fruit

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