Jura 30 Year Old vs Highland Park 30 Year Old 1968 - Samaroli 30th Anniversary (Samaroli)

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

Jura 30 Year OldHighland Park 30 Year Old 1968 - Samaroli 30th Anniversary (Samaroli)
DistilleryJuraHighland Park
RegionIslandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV44%40%
Age30 yr30 yr
Price£699£748.03
Rating5.00/5

Jura 30 Year Old

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

Highland Park 30 Year Old 1968 - Samaroli 30th Anniversary (Samaroli)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jura 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 30 Year Old 1968 - Samaroli 30th Anniversary (Samaroli)

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 £748.

For beginners: Highland Park 30 Year Old 1968 - Samaroli 30th Anniversary (Samaroli) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Jura 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£699 vs £748.03)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Highland Park 30 Year Old 1968 - Samaroli 30th Anniversary (Samaroli)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£748.03 vs £699)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 30 Year Old 1968 - Samaroli 30th Anniversary (Samaroli) 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

Old Wood

Only Jura 30 Year Old

ToastedHoneyDried Fruit

Only Highland Park 30 Year Old 1968 - Samaroli 30th Anniversary (Samaroli)

SherriedTobaccoLeathery

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