Jura 30 Year Old vs Yamazaki Peated Malt 2020

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

Jura 30 Year OldYamazaki Peated Malt 2020
DistilleryJuraYamazaki
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV44%48%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£699£799
Rating5.00/5

Jura 30 Year Old

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

Yamazaki Peated Malt 2020

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Jura 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki Peated Malt 2020

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 £799.

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

Jura 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£699 vs £799)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Yamazaki Peated Malt 2020

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£799 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 Yamazaki?

Yamazaki Peated Malt 2020 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Jura 30 Year Old

Old WoodToastedHoneyDried Fruit

Only Yamazaki Peated Malt 2020

SmokeyMedicinalMalt Extract

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