Appleton 1984 / 37 Year Old / Hearts Collection vs Jura 30 Year Old

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

Appleton 1984 / 37 Year Old / Hearts CollectionJura 30 Year Old
DistilleryAppletonJura
RegionIsland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%44%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£1050£699
Rating5.00/5

Appleton 1984 / 37 Year Old / Hearts Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jura 30 Year Old

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

Appleton 1984 / 37 Year Old / Hearts Collection

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 £1050.

For beginners: Appleton 1984 / 37 Year Old / Hearts Collection is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Appleton 1984 / 37 Year Old / Hearts Collection

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1050 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 £1050)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Appleton?

Appleton 1984 / 37 Year Old / Hearts Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Dried FruitToasted

Only Appleton 1984 / 37 Year Old / Hearts Collection

VanillaTobaccoNutty

Only Jura 30 Year Old

Old WoodHoney

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