AE Dor No.2 1889 Cognac vs The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| AE Dor No.2 1889 Cognac | The Balvenie 40 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | AE Dor | Balvenie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 42.2% |
| Age | NAS | 40 yr |
| Price | £6500 | £7225 |
| Rating | — | 4.80/5 |
AE Dor No.2 1889 Cognac
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
AE Dor No.2 1889 Cognac
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Balvenie 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).
AE Dor No.2 1889 Cognac is better value at £6500 vs £7225.
For beginners: AE Dor No.2 1889 Cognac is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
AE Dor No.2 1889 Cognac
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£6500 vs £7225)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£7225 vs £6500)
Who should buy AE?
AE Dor No.2 1889 Cognac 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 The?
The Balvenie 40 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
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Only AE Dor No.2 1889 Cognac