Balvenie 30 Year Old vs Balvenie 33 Year Old 1972 (cask 14811)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Balvenie 30 Year Old | Balvenie 33 Year Old 1972 (cask 14811) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Balvenie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.2% | 47.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £3192.95 | £2750 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Balvenie 33 Year Old 1972 (cask 14811)
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Balvenie 33 Year Old 1972 (cask 14811)
Quick verdict
Balvenie 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balvenie 33 Year Old 1972 (cask 14811) is better value at £2750 vs £3193.
For beginners: Balvenie 30 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£3192.95 vs £2750)
Balvenie 33 Year Old 1972 (cask 14811)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£2750 vs £3192.95)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 30 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.
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 33 Year Old 1972 (cask 14811) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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