Balvenie 30 Year Old vs Glenfiddich 40 Year Old / Cumulative Time / Re-imagined Time Series Speyside Whisky

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

Balvenie 30 Year OldGlenfiddich 40 Year Old / Cumulative Time / Re-imagined Time Series Speyside Whisky
DistilleryBalvenieGlenfiddich
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV44.2%40%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£3192.95£4128
Rating5.00/5

Balvenie 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value2/100

Glenfiddich 40 Year Old / Cumulative Time / Re-imagined Time Series Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Balvenie 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich 40 Year Old / Cumulative Time / Re-imagined Time Series Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Balvenie 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Balvenie 30 Year Old is better value at £3193 vs £4128.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 40 Year Old / Cumulative Time / Re-imagined Time Series Speyside Whisky is more approachable (85/100 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenfiddich 40 Year Old / Cumulative Time / Re-imagined Time Series Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£4128 vs £3192.95)
  • 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 Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 40 Year Old / Cumulative Time / Re-imagined Time Series Speyside Whisky 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

Both taste of

SherriedHoneyDried FruitOld Wood

Only Balvenie 30 Year Old

Chocolate

Only Glenfiddich 40 Year Old / Cumulative Time / Re-imagined Time Series Speyside Whisky

Tobacco

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